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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 481 · 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 game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “Is it new?” — 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) Why are you happy? (b) Is it new? (c) Can you whistle?
  7. 7.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Why are you tired?” — 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) Are you ready? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Which sport do you like?
  10. 10.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — 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) Are you tired? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Where do you study?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you hungry?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Can you swim? (c) Is it far?
  16. 16.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Where do you study?
  18. 18.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Did you see it?
  20. 20.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — 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) Why are you sad? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it hot?
  25. 25.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Are you ready? (c) Can you cook?
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Can you cook?
  29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Are you busy? (c) How old is your sister?
  30. 30.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) When does it start? (c) Can you cook?
  35. 35.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Can you skate? (c) What is your school?
  38. 38.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) When does it end? (c) Do you like music?
  40. 40.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

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

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