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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 453 · 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.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) When does it open?
  2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Where do you study?
  3. 3.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “Did you like it?” — 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) Is it new? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Can you dance?
  9. 9.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Do you like cricket?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Is it ready? (c) Can you skate?
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Are you busy?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Which game do you like?
  16. 16.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Is it hot?
  31. 31.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) When does it open? (c) Did you eat it?
  33. 33.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Is it ready? (c) Where do you live?
  38. 38.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Can you swim? (c) Do you like music?

Answer key

  1. Do you like mangoes?
  2. Are you hungry?
  3. Down ↘
  4. Down ↘
  5. Down ↘
  6. Up ↗
  7. Up ↗
  8. What is your hobby?
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Down ↘
  12. Who is your hero?
  13. How old is your cat?
  14. Are you busy?
  15. Is it far?
  16. Up ↗
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. Up ↗
  21. Up ↗
  22. Down ↘
  23. Down ↘
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Up ↗
  29. Up ↗
  30. Why are you happy?
  31. Up ↗
  32. When does it open?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Down ↘
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Where do you live?
  38. Down ↘
  39. Up ↗
  40. How old is your dog?

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