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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 406 · 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 DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Can you skate? (c) When does it start?
  2. 2.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Is it far?
  12. 12.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) What is your school? (c) Are you hungry?
  15. 15.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Which sport do you like?” — 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) Is it far? (b) What is your name? (c) Did you like it?
  21. 21.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “Are you okay?” — 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) Do you like mangoes? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) When does it open?
  24. 24.“Can you swim?” — 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) Why are you late? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Can you whistle?
  26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Did you find it?
  27. 27.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Is it late?
  29. 29.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Are you busy?
  34. 34.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it late?
  36. 36.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Where do you play? (c) How old is your brother?
  39. 39.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

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

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