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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 396 · 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) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) When does it start?
  5. 5.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Are you ready? (c) Where do you study?
  7. 7.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Can you swim? (c) Where do you work?
  9. 9.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Is it far? (c) Can you whistle?
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Is it open? (c) Where do you study?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Do you like music?
  16. 16.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“What is your hobby?” — 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) Do you like maths? (b) What is your school? (c) Are you busy?
  19. 19.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“Is it ready?” — 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 find it? (b) Where do you play? (c) Did you see it?
  24. 24.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) When does it start? (c) Are you busy?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Did you see it?
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Which game do you like? (c) What is your name?
  33. 33.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.“Where do you study?” — 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) Which song do you like? (b) Why are you late? (c) Is it far?
  39. 39.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Do you like mangoes?
  5. Down ↘
  6. Are you ready?
  7. Up ↗
  8. Where do you work?
  9. Down ↘
  10. Down ↘
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. Who is your teacher?
  14. Where do you study?
  15. Do you like music?
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. What is your school?
  19. Up ↗
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Where do you play?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Down ↘
  26. Up ↗
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Down ↘
  30. Are you busy?
  31. Which sport do you like?
  32. Did you like it?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Up ↗
  35. Up ↗
  36. Up ↗
  37. Down ↘
  38. Is it far?
  39. Down ↘
  40. Down ↘

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