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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 446 · 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: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) When does it end? (c) Do you like music?
  4. 4.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Do you like dogs?
  10. 10.“Is it hot?” — 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) Do you like mangoes? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it ready?
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) When does it close? (c) Do you like maths?
  13. 13.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Can you swim?
  20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Do you like rain? (c) How old is your dog?
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Did you find it? (c) Are you okay?
  22. 22.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — 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) What is your name? (b) When does it end? (c) Is it ready?
  24. 24.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Is it hot? (c) How old is your brother?
  27. 27.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Are you hungry?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Is it open?
  32. 32.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Is it open? (c) Why are you sad?
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Where do you play? (c) Can you whistle?
  35. 35.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Down ↘
  3. Do you like music?
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Do you like dogs?
  10. Up ↗
  11. Which fruit do you like?
  12. Do you like maths?
  13. Down ↘
  14. Up ↗
  15. Up ↗
  16. Up ↗
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. What is your hobby?
  20. How old is your dog?
  21. Who is your hero?
  22. Down ↘
  23. Is it ready?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Down ↘
  26. Is it hot?
  27. Down ↘
  28. Up ↗
  29. Down ↘
  30. How old is your cat?
  31. Why are you happy?
  32. Up ↗
  33. Why are you sad?
  34. Can you whistle?
  35. Down ↘
  36. Up ↗
  37. Up ↗
  38. Up ↗
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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