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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 403 · 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) Why are you late? (b) Is it ready? (c) When does it end?
  2. 2.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“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 DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Is it new? (c) Can you cook?
  5. 5.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “Is it hot?” — 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) Did you eat it? (b) Can you swim? (c) Why are you happy?
  9. 9.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Are you busy? (c) Did you find it?
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it late?
  13. 13.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Is it ready?
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Who is your friend?
  5. Down ↘
  6. Up ↗
  7. Up ↗
  8. Why are you happy?
  9. Down ↘
  10. What is your hobby?
  11. Do you like mangoes?
  12. Where do you live?
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. Down ↘
  16. Up ↗
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Down ↘
  25. Up ↗
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. Down ↘
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. Down ↘
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. Up ↗
  36. Up ↗
  37. Down ↘
  38. Down ↘
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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