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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 391 · 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.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — 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) Did you find it? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Is it ready?
  5. 5.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like rain?
  13. 13.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Did you eat it?
  15. 15.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Why are you late? (c) When does it end?
  19. 19.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) When does it start? (c) How old is your cat?
  21. 21.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Did you like it? (c) What is your hobby?
  25. 25.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Which game do you like?
  28. 28.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Can you swim? (c) How old is your dog?
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Is it ready? (c) When does it open?
  33. 33.“Do you like maths?” — 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) Are you busy? (c) Where do you study?
  35. 35.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it hot?
  40. 40.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Down ↘
  3. Down ↘
  4. Which song do you like?
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. Down ↘
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Up ↗
  12. Do you like rain?
  13. Up ↗
  14. Why are you sad?
  15. Down ↘
  16. Up ↗
  17. Up ↗
  18. Do you like mangoes?
  19. Down ↘
  20. Do you like music?
  21. Down ↘
  22. Down ↘
  23. Down ↘
  24. What is your hobby?
  25. Up ↗
  26. Down ↘
  27. Which game do you like?
  28. Down ↘
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. Can you swim?
  32. When does it open?
  33. Up ↗
  34. Where do you study?
  35. Down ↘
  36. Down ↘
  37. Down ↘
  38. Down ↘
  39. Is it hot?
  40. Down ↘

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