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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 386 · 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.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Are you okay? (c) Which game do you like?
  3. 3.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Where do you study? (c) Is it new?
  12. 12.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Are you okay? (c) Do you like maths?
  23. 23.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Listen: “What is your school?” — 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) Who is your teacher? (b) Are you tired? (c) Are you okay?
  26. 26.“When does it close?” — 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 rain? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Are you ready?
  28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) How old is your sister?
  29. 29.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  32. 32.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Are you ready? (c) When does it open?
  38. 38.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  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. Are you okay?
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. Down ↘
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Is it new?
  12. Down ↘
  13. Down ↘
  14. Down ↘
  15. Up ↗
  16. Up ↗
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Down ↘
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. What is your hobby?
  23. Up ↗
  24. Down ↘
  25. Who is your teacher?
  26. Down ↘
  27. Why are you happy?
  28. Do you like cricket?
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. Which sport do you like?
  32. Down ↘
  33. Up ↗
  34. Down ↘
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Are you ready?
  38. Down ↘
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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