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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 348 · 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: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) When does it close? (c) Where do you live?
  3. 3.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“Do you like maths?” — 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) How old is your brother? (b) Can you skate? (c) Why are you sad?
  7. 7.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Is it ready? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  19. 19.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Did you like it? (c) Why are you late?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Is it hot? (c) Is it late?
  24. 24.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Who is your friend?
  26. 26.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“Is it ready?” — 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) Are you okay? (b) Is it far? (c) When does it open?
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Where do you study?
  30. 30.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Is it open?
  32. 32.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — 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) Do you like maths? (b) Is it hot? (c) When does it end?
  35. 35.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Where do you play?
  39. 39.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you skate?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Do you like maths?
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Can you skate?
  7. Down ↘
  8. Down ↘
  9. Down ↘
  10. Up ↗
  11. Up ↗
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Down ↘
  15. Down ↘
  16. Up ↗
  17. Down ↘
  18. Is it ready?
  19. Down ↘
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Why are you late?
  23. When does it start?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Is it hot?
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. When does it open?
  29. Where do you study?
  30. Down ↘
  31. How old is your sister?
  32. Down ↘
  33. Down ↘
  34. When does it end?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. Where do you play?
  39. Down ↘
  40. What is your name?

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