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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 394 · 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.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Are you ready?” — 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) Why are you sad? (b) Did you see it? (c) Can you cook?
  10. 10.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “Are you busy?” — 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) Is it open? (b) Can you swim? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  15. 15.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) When does it start?
  17. 17.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  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 DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Can you skate? (c) Why are you late?
  21. 21.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.“Do you like rain?” — 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) Why are you late? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Are you busy?
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Did you like it? (c) Who is your hero?
  25. 25.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Are you ready?
  28. 28.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Can you dance? (c) Are you ready?
  30. 30.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — 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) What is your school? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Why are you late?
  33. 33.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Who is your hero? (c) What is your name?
  36. 36.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) How old is your cat?
  38. 38.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Which game do you like?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Can you whistle?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Down ↘
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Up ↗
  9. Why are you sad?
  10. Up ↗
  11. Up ↗
  12. Down ↘
  13. Up ↗
  14. Which fruit do you like?
  15. Down ↘
  16. Is it open?
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Down ↘
  20. Why are you late?
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Are you busy?
  24. Who is your hero?
  25. Down ↘
  26. Up ↗
  27. Are you ready?
  28. Down ↘
  29. Where do you live?
  30. Up ↗
  31. Down ↘
  32. Do you like dogs?
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. Do you like music?
  36. Up ↗
  37. How old is your cat?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Which game do you like?
  40. Can you whistle?

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