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

Answer key

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

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