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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 408 · 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.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Can you dance? (c) What is your name?
  12. 12.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Is it new? (c) How old is your dog?
  17. 17.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Can you dance?
  23. 23.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.“Do you like rain?” — 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) When does it end? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Who is your teacher?
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Are you okay? (c) Which game do you like?
  34. 34.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) What is your school? (c) Where do you work?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Are you tired?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) What is your hobby?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Are you busy? (c) Where do you play?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) When does it close? (c) Is it late?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Up ↗
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. Down ↘
  7. Down ↘
  8. Down ↘
  9. Down ↘
  10. Down ↘
  11. What is your name?
  12. Down ↘
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. Up ↗
  16. How old is your dog?
  17. Down ↘
  18. Down ↘
  19. Down ↘
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. Can you dance?
  23. Down ↘
  24. Down ↘
  25. Down ↘
  26. Down ↘
  27. Down ↘
  28. Down ↘
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. Can you whistle?
  33. Which game do you like?
  34. Down ↘
  35. Down ↘
  36. Is it hot?
  37. Why are you tired?
  38. What is your hobby?
  39. Are you busy?
  40. When does it close?

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