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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 466 · 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: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Is it hot? (c) Did you see it?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Are you busy? (c) Where do you play?
  4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Where do you study? (c) Is it new?
  5. 5.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Is it open? (c) Who is your teacher?
  10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) When does it start? (c) Why are you late?
  11. 11.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Are you ready? (c) Who is your hero?
  15. 15.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“Is it ready?” — 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) Do you like music? (b) Why are you happy? (c) What is your hobby?
  23. 23.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Can you swim?
  25. 25.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) When does it start?
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Are you busy? (c) Is it open?
  28. 28.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Who is your friend?
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) What is your school? (c) When does it end?
  31. 31.“When does it close?” — 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) Is it new? (c) When does it open?
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Can you swim? (c) What is your school?
  34. 34.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Where do you study? (c) Did you eat it?
  37. 37.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Which game do you like?
  3. Where do you play?
  4. Is it new?
  5. Down ↘
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Who is your teacher?
  10. Can you cook?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. Down ↘
  14. Are you ready?
  15. Up ↗
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. Up ↗
  21. Up ↗
  22. Do you like music?
  23. Down ↘
  24. Which sport do you like?
  25. Down ↘
  26. When does it start?
  27. What is your name?
  28. Down ↘
  29. Who is your friend?
  30. Did you find it?
  31. Down ↘
  32. When does it open?
  33. What is your school?
  34. Up ↗
  35. Up ↗
  36. Where do you study?
  37. Down ↘
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. Down ↘

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