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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 343 · 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 UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like dogs?
  2. 2.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) How old is your brother?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Where do you study? (c) Why are you sad?
  14. 14.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “Is it far?” — 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) What is your hobby? (b) Is it late? (c) Can you dance?
  19. 19.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) What is your name? (c) Did you eat it?
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Are you hungry?
  22. 22.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Do you like music? (c) Why are you sad?
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Do you like cricket?
  26. 26.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Is it new? (c) What is your hobby?
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Can you swim? (c) What is your name?
  29. 29.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Do you like rain? (c) When does it open?
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) How old is your sister? (c) When does it start?
  33. 33.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Where do you work? (c) Which game do you like?
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Are you tired?
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Are you tired?
  37. 37.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you busy?
  40. 40.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Do you like dogs?
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Up ↗
  12. Do you like mangoes?
  13. Can you whistle?
  14. Up ↗
  15. Up ↗
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. What is your hobby?
  19. Up ↗
  20. Did you eat it?
  21. Which fruit do you like?
  22. Up ↗
  23. Down ↘
  24. Why are you sad?
  25. Which sport do you like?
  26. Up ↗
  27. Is it new?
  28. What is your name?
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. When does it open?
  32. Are you hungry?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Is it hot?
  35. Are you tired?
  36. How old is your dog?
  37. Up ↗
  38. Up ↗
  39. Are you busy?
  40. Down ↘

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