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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 364 · 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.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Are you tired?
  4. 4.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Can you dance? (c) Where do you work?
  7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Is it far? (c) Do you like rain?
  8. 8.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) When does it open? (c) Is it far?
  10. 10.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Is it new?
  13. 13.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) When does it open? (c) Did you eat it?
  15. 15.“Do you like music?” — 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) When does it start? (b) Can you swim? (c) What is your hobby?
  17. 17.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) What is your school? (c) Are you tired?
  22. 22.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Are you ready?
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Is it ready? (c) Which song do you like?
  26. 26.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Who is your hero?
  28. 28.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Are you hungry? (c) How old is your dog?
  31. 31.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it open?
  33. 33.Listen: “Is it late?” — 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) Is it hot? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Do you like maths?
  35. 35.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “Where do you live?” — 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) Why are you late? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Are you tired?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Which song do you like?
  39. 39.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Did you find it?

Answer key

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

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