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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 372 · 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 new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — 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) Are you ready? (b) Are you okay? (c) Who is your hero?
  4. 4.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — 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) Is it late? (b) Did you find it? (c) Which sport do you like?
  7. 7.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) How old is your cat?
  11. 11.Listen: “When does it close?” — 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) Is it far? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Where do you play?
  13. 13.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Is it ready? (c) Where do you work?
  16. 16.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“When does it start?” — 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) Is it new? (b) Is it far? (c) What is your name?
  19. 19.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Is it far?
  24. 24.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Are you okay?
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Can you cook? (c) How old is your cat?
  29. 29.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Listen: “Is it late?” — 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) How old is your dog? (b) When does it close? (c) Can you cook?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Is it far? (c) Are you tired?
  40. 40.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. Who is your hero?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. Which sport do you like?
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Down ↘
  10. Do you like dogs?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Where do you play?
  13. Down ↘
  14. Up ↗
  15. Where do you work?
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. What is your name?
  19. Down ↘
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Is it far?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Why are you tired?
  28. How old is your cat?
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. Down ↘
  32. Up ↗
  33. Down ↘
  34. Up ↗
  35. Up ↗
  36. Up ↗
  37. Up ↗
  38. Can you cook?
  39. Why are you late?
  40. Down ↘

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