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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 398 · 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 question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Is it hot? (c) What is your school?
  2. 2.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Are you hungry?
  6. 6.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Are you okay?
  9. 9.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.“Are you okay?” — 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) Is it far? (b) Did you find it? (c) How old is your brother?
  13. 13.“Where do you play?” — 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) Why are you happy? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Can you cook?
  15. 15.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Is it new?
  21. 21.“When does it end?” — 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) Where do you work? (b) Did you like it? (c) Can you whistle?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Is it open? (c) Why are you late?
  24. 24.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Is it open? (c) Why are you tired?
  26. 26.Listen: “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 UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) When does it end? (c) How old is your cat?
  28. 28.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “When does it close?” — 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) Who is your hero? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Which game do you like?
  31. 31.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Did you like it? (c) Why are you late?
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Where do you work? (c) Can you swim?
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) When does it open?
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Where do you live? (c) Can you skate?
  37. 37.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Is it hot? (c) Do you like dogs?

Answer key

  1. Is it hot?
  2. Down ↘
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. Who is your friend?
  6. Up ↗
  7. Up ↗
  8. How old is your cat?
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Up ↗
  12. How old is your brother?
  13. Down ↘
  14. Can you cook?
  15. Down ↘
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. What is your hobby?
  21. Down ↘
  22. Where do you work?
  23. Is it open?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Why are you tired?
  26. Down ↘
  27. Are you okay?
  28. Down ↘
  29. Down ↘
  30. Do you like maths?
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. Why are you late?
  34. Can you swim?
  35. Do you like rain?
  36. Where do you live?
  37. Down ↘
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. How old is your dog?

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