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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 418 · 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.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Did you like it?” — 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) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) What is your school? (c) Is it ready?
  9. 9.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Is it new? (c) When does it open?
  11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Can you cook? (c) Who is your teacher?
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Did you find it? (c) Do you like rain?
  13. 13.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) When does it start? (c) Do you like rain?
  18. 18.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Who is your teacher?
  22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Are you tired?
  23. 23.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Can you cook? (c) Why are you happy?
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Is it new?
  29. 29.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) When does it open? (c) Is it far?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) What is your hobby? (c) When does it start?
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Which sport do you like?
  34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) When does it end?
  35. 35.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Can you skate?
  37. 37.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) When does it close? (c) Is it hot?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Where do you live? (c) Can you whistle?

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Down ↘
  3. Down ↘
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Is it ready?
  9. Down ↘
  10. When does it open?
  11. Who is your teacher?
  12. How old is your brother?
  13. Down ↘
  14. Down ↘
  15. Down ↘
  16. Down ↘
  17. When does it start?
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Up ↗
  21. Do you like rain?
  22. Which game do you like?
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Why are you happy?
  28. Where do you play?
  29. Up ↗
  30. Is it far?
  31. Do you like music?
  32. What is your name?
  33. Did you eat it?
  34. When does it end?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Which fruit do you like?
  37. Up ↗
  38. Down ↘
  39. Is it hot?
  40. Can you whistle?

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