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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 310 · 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 hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) When does it start? (c) Why are you sad?
  7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Which song do you like?
  8. 8.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Do you like cricket?
  10. 10.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Can you skate?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Is it far? (c) Is it new?
  14. 14.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Do you like music? (c) When does it end?
  16. 16.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) What is your school? (c) Are you okay?
  19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Are you tired? (c) When does it open?
  20. 20.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) When does it open?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Is it ready? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Why are you happy?
  25. 25.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Can you whistle? (c) How old is your cat?
  28. 28.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Where do you work?
  31. 31.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Why are you late? (c) Are you okay?
  33. 33.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Is it far? (c) Are you tired?
  38. 38.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Who is your friend?
  40. 40.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. Up ↗
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. Can you dance?
  7. Do you like mangoes?
  8. Up ↗
  9. Do you like cricket?
  10. Down ↘
  11. Up ↗
  12. Where do you play?
  13. How old is your sister?
  14. Down ↘
  15. When does it end?
  16. Up ↗
  17. Down ↘
  18. What is your school?
  19. Are you tired?
  20. Down ↘
  21. Up ↗
  22. When does it open?
  23. Which fruit do you like?
  24. Why are you happy?
  25. Down ↘
  26. Down ↘
  27. How old is your cat?
  28. Down ↘
  29. Down ↘
  30. Where do you work?
  31. Down ↘
  32. Are you okay?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Up ↗
  35. Up ↗
  36. Up ↗
  37. Who is your hero?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Who is your friend?
  40. Down ↘

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