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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 318 · 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.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) When does it start?
  2. 2.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Are you tired? (c) Where do you live?
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Why are you late?
  6. 6.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Listen: “Where do you study?” — 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) How old is your brother? (b) Is it far? (c) When does it close?
  10. 10.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Did you eat it?
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Do you like music? (c) Which song do you like?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Is it late? (c) When does it end?
  14. 14.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — 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 mangoes? (b) Can you cook? (c) What is your hobby?
  19. 19.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  24. 24.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Is it hot? (c) Is it open?
  26. 26.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Did you like it? (c) How old is your dog?
  29. 29.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Did you like it? (c) When does it close?
  31. 31.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Did you find it?
  38. 38.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Can you dance? (c) Where do you work?

Answer key

  1. When does it start?
  2. Down ↘
  3. Down ↘
  4. Where do you live?
  5. Why are you late?
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. Is it far?
  10. Up ↗
  11. Did you eat it?
  12. Which song do you like?
  13. Is it late?
  14. Up ↗
  15. Down ↘
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. What is your hobby?
  19. Up ↗
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Down ↘
  23. Where do you work?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Which game do you like?
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. How old is your dog?
  29. Down ↘
  30. Did you like it?
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Down ↘
  35. Up ↗
  36. Up ↗
  37. Why are you tired?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. Can you dance?

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