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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 468 · 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: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Why are you sad?
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) When does it open? (c) Are you okay?
  6. 6.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Did you see it? (c) Do you like maths?
  11. 11.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Is it far? (c) When does it start?
  17. 17.“When does it close?” — 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.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Did you like it? (c) Did you eat it?
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you busy?
  23. 23.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“How old is your brother?” — 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) Do you like mangoes? (b) Did you see it? (c) What is your hobby?
  31. 31.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Who is your teacher?
  35. 35.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Where do you study? (c) Do you like maths?
  39. 39.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Up ↗
  3. Up ↗
  4. Why are you sad?
  5. When does it open?
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. Where do you play?
  11. Up ↗
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Down ↘
  15. Down ↘
  16. When does it start?
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. Up ↗
  21. Which sport do you like?
  22. Are you busy?
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. Down ↘
  29. Down ↘
  30. What is your hobby?
  31. Down ↘
  32. Down ↘
  33. Up ↗
  34. Do you like mangoes?
  35. Down ↘
  36. Down ↘
  37. Down ↘
  38. Where do you study?
  39. Down ↘
  40. Down ↘

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