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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 471 · 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: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Where do you study? (c) Do you like maths?
  3. 3.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) When does it open? (c) Can you dance?
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Can you cook? (c) How old is your dog?
  9. 9.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Are you tired? (c) Where do you live?
  11. 11.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Why are you tired? (c) How old is your cat?
  15. 15.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Are you tired? (c) Is it far?
  27. 27.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Are you okay? (c) Where do you study?
  38. 38.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Can you whistle?
  40. 40.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

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

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