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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 413 · 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.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Are you busy?
  6. 6.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“Do you like maths?” — 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) How old is your brother? (b) Did you find it? (c) Is it ready?
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Is it ready? (c) What is your hobby?
  10. 10.“What is your hobby?” — 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) When does it start? (b) Is it new? (c) Do you like rain?
  12. 12.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Are you tired? (c) Why are you late?
  16. 16.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Which song do you like? (c) When does it close?
  18. 18.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.“When does it end?” — 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) Where do you work? (b) Is it far? (c) Is it open?
  21. 21.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Did you eat it? (c) How old is your sister?
  26. 26.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.“Are you okay?” — 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) How old is your dog? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Do you like dogs?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) What is your school? (c) Is it open?
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) When does it end? (c) When does it start?
  33. 33.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Do you like dogs?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Can you cook?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it hot?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Do you like mangoes?

Answer key

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

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