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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 435 · 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: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Can you skate? (c) Where do you play?
  3. 3.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) When does it end? (c) Can you dance?
  7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Do you like rain?
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Do you like dogs?
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) When does it end? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  10. 10.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Which game do you like?
  12. 12.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Is it open? (c) Where do you play?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Where do you live? (c) Do you like dogs?
  16. 16.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Why are you tired? (c) How old is your cat?
  18. 18.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Can you dance?” — 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) Do you like maths? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Who is your teacher?
  21. 21.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Can you swim?
  24. 24.“Which sport do you like?” — 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) Which song do you like? (b) Are you busy? (c) Do you like rain?
  26. 26.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Did you see it? (c) Do you like dogs?
  29. 29.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Did you like it? (c) Which sport do you like?
  33. 33.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Did you find it?
  35. 35.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.“Where do you live?” — 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) Are you tired? (b) When does it start? (c) Why are you tired?
  40. 40.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Can you skate?
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. When does it end?
  7. Which fruit do you like?
  8. Why are you tired?
  9. Do you like mangoes?
  10. Up ↗
  11. Which game do you like?
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Is it open?
  15. Where do you live?
  16. Down ↘
  17. Do you like maths?
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Who is your teacher?
  21. Up ↗
  22. Down ↘
  23. Why are you happy?
  24. Down ↘
  25. Which song do you like?
  26. Up ↗
  27. Up ↗
  28. What is your name?
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. Which sport do you like?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Did you find it?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. Down ↘
  39. Are you tired?
  40. Up ↗

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