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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 317 · 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: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Did you see it? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  3. 3.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — 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) Is it new? (b) Where do you study? (c) Where do you work?
  9. 9.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Is it hot? (c) Do you like dogs?
  11. 11.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — 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) Is it new? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Where do you study?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Are you okay? (c) Do you like dogs?
  14. 14.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Are you hungry?” — 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) Which song do you like? (b) Do you like music? (c) Can you skate?
  20. 20.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) When does it open? (c) Are you okay?
  25. 25.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Do you like rain?
  27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Where do you live?
  28. 28.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) When does it close? (c) Why are you happy?
  34. 34.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Is it ready?
  36. 36.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Which fruit do you like?
  3. Down ↘
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Is it new?
  9. Up ↗
  10. Where do you play?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Where do you study?
  13. Which game do you like?
  14. Up ↗
  15. Down ↘
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Which song do you like?
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. Down ↘
  23. Down ↘
  24. When does it open?
  25. Up ↗
  26. Why are you happy?
  27. Are you busy?
  28. Up ↗
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. Down ↘
  32. Down ↘
  33. Do you like music?
  34. Up ↗
  35. How old is your sister?
  36. Down ↘
  37. Down ↘
  38. Down ↘
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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