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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 342 · 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 open? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Is it ready?
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) When does it end? (c) Can you cook?
  3. 3.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) When does it start? (c) Do you like rain?
  6. 6.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) When does it end? (c) Did you eat it?
  9. 9.Listen: “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) Who is your hero? (b) Is it late? (c) Did you see it?
  11. 11.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Who is your hero?
  17. 17.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) When does it end?
  24. 24.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Can you whistle?” — 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) Are you hungry? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Do you like dogs?
  28. 28.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Do you like cricket?
  35. 35.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — 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) How old is your cat? (b) What is your school? (c) Is it late?
  38. 38.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Can you swim? (c) When does it close?
  40. 40.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. How old is your dog?
  2. When does it end?
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. When does it start?
  6. Down ↘
  7. Down ↘
  8. Did you eat it?
  9. Up ↗
  10. Who is your hero?
  11. Up ↗
  12. Up ↗
  13. Down ↘
  14. Up ↗
  15. Up ↗
  16. Do you like mangoes?
  17. Down ↘
  18. Down ↘
  19. Down ↘
  20. Up ↗
  21. Up ↗
  22. Up ↗
  23. Do you like dogs?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Down ↘
  26. Up ↗
  27. Which sport do you like?
  28. Down ↘
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. Down ↘
  32. Up ↗
  33. Down ↘
  34. How old is your cat?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Is it late?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Can you swim?
  40. Up ↗

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