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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 356 · 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.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Did you like it?
  7. 7.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Where do you live? (c) Can you swim?
  9. 9.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) When does it open? (c) What is your hobby?
  16. 16.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Which song do you like?
  20. 20.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  24. 24.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Do you like maths? (c) When does it open?
  26. 26.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Are you tired? (c) What is your name?
  30. 30.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Is it hot?
  33. 33.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“Are you ready?” — 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) Who is your friend? (b) Can you dance? (c) Are you tired?
  39. 39.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Down ↘
  3. Up ↗
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. Why are you happy?
  7. Up ↗
  8. Where do you live?
  9. Down ↘
  10. Up ↗
  11. Up ↗
  12. Down ↘
  13. Down ↘
  14. Down ↘
  15. Do you like rain?
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Did you eat it?
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. How old is your dog?
  24. Up ↗
  25. When does it open?
  26. Up ↗
  27. Up ↗
  28. Down ↘
  29. What is your name?
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. How old is your sister?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Up ↗
  35. Down ↘
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. Who is your friend?
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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