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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 454 · 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 DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Why are you late? (c) Can you swim?
  2. 2.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“When does it start?” — 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) Are you tired? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Who is your teacher?
  7. 7.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) When does it close? (c) Do you like cricket?
  13. 13.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Who is your hero?
  17. 17.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Who is your teacher?” — 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) Do you like mangoes? (b) Is it far? (c) What is your hobby?
  20. 20.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) When does it open? (c) Do you like music?
  23. 23.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) What is your name? (c) Do you like dogs?
  25. 25.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Where do you live? (c) Did you see it?
  30. 30.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Why are you late?
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Down ↘
  5. Down ↘
  6. Who is your teacher?
  7. Down ↘
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Down ↘
  12. Do you like cricket?
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. Up ↗
  16. Did you see it?
  17. Down ↘
  18. Down ↘
  19. What is your hobby?
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Do you like music?
  23. Up ↗
  24. Do you like dogs?
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Down ↘
  29. Where do you live?
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. Down ↘
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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