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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 48 · 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.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) When does it close? (c) Is it hot?
  7. 7.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Can you skate? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Is it hot? (c) Do you like music?
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Is it hot? (c) When does it open?
  15. 15.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Who is your teacher?
  22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like maths?
  23. 23.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — 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) Did you see it? (b) Is it far? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Can you dance? (c) Do you like dogs?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Is it late? (c) Who is your friend?
  32. 32.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Where do you study? (c) Are you busy?
  35. 35.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Is it hot? (c) Where do you live?
  37. 37.“Do you like dogs?” — 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) Can you dance? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Why are you tired?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) When does it end? (c) Is it ready?
  40. 40.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. When does it close?
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. Down ↘
  10. Up ↗
  11. Down ↘
  12. Which sport do you like?
  13. Who is your hero?
  14. When does it open?
  15. Up ↗
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Down ↘
  21. Who is your teacher?
  22. Why are you happy?
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Which fruit do you like?
  30. What is your name?
  31. Who is your friend?
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Are you busy?
  35. Down ↘
  36. Is it hot?
  37. Up ↗
  38. Why are you tired?
  39. When does it end?
  40. Down ↘

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