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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 307 · 40 questions
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How to say it (Yes/no up, wh- down): Starts with Do, Is, Are, Can, Did…? Usually up at the end ↗. Starts with What, Where, When, Why, How, Who, Which? Usually down at the end ↘. Put the rise or fall on the last stressed word: Do you like MANgoes? ↗

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  1. 1.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Who is your hero? (c) How old is your sister?
  4. 4.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Are you ready?
  9. 9.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Why are you happy? (c) What is your school?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Is it hot? (c) When does it start?
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Can you cook? (c) Where do you live?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Can you cook? (c) Do you like maths?
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) When does it end? (c) Is it late?
  17. 17.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Is it late?
  20. 20.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Is it new? (c) What is your hobby?
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Did you like it? (c) What is your school?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Do you like maths?
  24. 24.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) When does it close?
  27. 27.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Is it ready? (c) Are you okay?
  32. 32.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) When does it open? (c) Is it far?
  36. 36.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) When does it end? (c) Why are you sad?
  38. 38.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. Can you skate?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. Down ↘
  7. Down ↘
  8. Are you ready?
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Down ↘
  12. Did you eat it?
  13. When does it start?
  14. Can you cook?
  15. Why are you late?
  16. Is it late?
  17. Up ↗
  18. Up ↗
  19. Why are you happy?
  20. Up ↗
  21. What is your hobby?
  22. Did you like it?
  23. Which fruit do you like?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Down ↘
  26. Is it open?
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. When does it end?
  32. Down ↘
  33. Up ↗
  34. Down ↘
  35. Is it far?
  36. Down ↘
  37. Do you like mangoes?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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