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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 375 · 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 open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) When does it start? (c) Is it open?
  4. 4.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Can you dance? (c) Where do you study?
  8. 8.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Is it far? (c) Do you like rain?
  11. 11.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Are you busy? (c) Did you like it?
  13. 13.“Why are you happy?” — 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) When does it start? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Can you skate?
  15. 15.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.“Do you like maths?” — 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) How old is your dog? (b) Are you busy? (c) Are you okay?
  22. 22.“How old is your sister?” — 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) Did you see it? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Do you like cricket?
  24. 24.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Did you see it? (c) Do you like maths?
  27. 27.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) How old is your brother?
  33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Is it ready? (c) Why are you late?
  34. 34.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. Is it open?
  4. Down ↘
  5. Down ↘
  6. Up ↗
  7. Where do you study?
  8. Up ↗
  9. Down ↘
  10. How old is your cat?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Why are you sad?
  13. Down ↘
  14. Can you skate?
  15. Down ↘
  16. Up ↗
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Up ↗
  21. How old is your dog?
  22. Down ↘
  23. Who is your hero?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Why are you happy?
  27. Down ↘
  28. Down ↘
  29. Down ↘
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. How old is your brother?
  33. Is it ready?
  34. Down ↘
  35. Down ↘
  36. Up ↗
  37. Down ↘
  38. Down ↘
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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