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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 448 · 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 song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.“Can you dance?” — 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) Why are you happy? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Can you dance?
  6. 6.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Are you okay?
  12. 12.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) When does it start? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Do you like music? (c) Which game do you like?
  15. 15.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) What is your school? (c) When does it open?
  23. 23.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) What is your hobby?
  35. 35.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Can you whistle? (c) What is your school?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Can you cook? (c) How old is your cat?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Did you like it? (c) Why are you late?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Can you dance? (c) Why are you tired?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) What is your school? (c) Do you like mangoes?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Up ↗
  5. Why are you happy?
  6. Up ↗
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. Down ↘
  10. Down ↘
  11. Are you okay?
  12. Up ↗
  13. Are you busy?
  14. Do you like music?
  15. Up ↗
  16. Up ↗
  17. Down ↘
  18. Down ↘
  19. Down ↘
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Do you like maths?
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Up ↗
  28. Down ↘
  29. Down ↘
  30. Down ↘
  31. Down ↘
  32. Down ↘
  33. Down ↘
  34. What is your hobby?
  35. Down ↘
  36. Can you whistle?
  37. How old is your cat?
  38. Did you like it?
  39. Why are you tired?
  40. Do you like mangoes?

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