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

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Down ↘
  3. Down ↘
  4. Down ↘
  5. Down ↘
  6. Can you skate?
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Up ↗
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Do you like rain?
  15. Down ↘
  16. Down ↘
  17. Which song do you like?
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. Down ↘
  21. What is your school?
  22. Down ↘
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. Down ↘
  26. Up ↗
  27. Up ↗
  28. Are you okay?
  29. Down ↘
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. Down ↘
  33. How old is your dog?
  34. Up ↗
  35. Can you dance?
  36. Down ↘
  37. Down ↘
  38. Do you like maths?
  39. Why are you late?
  40. Down ↘

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