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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 488 · 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.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it hot?
  4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Where do you work?
  5. 5.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Do you like dogs?
  7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) When does it open?
  8. 8.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Are you tired? (c) Why are you sad?
  14. 14.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Which sport do you like?
  19. 19.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Did you see it?
  23. 23.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Is it new? (c) Which game do you like?
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Where do you live? (c) Do you like dogs?
  26. 26.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Did you see it? (c) How old is your dog?
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Is it hot? (c) Are you busy?
  29. 29.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Where do you play? (c) Did you find it?
  36. 36.“Who is your teacher?” — 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) Which song do you like? (b) Why are you late? (c) Do you like maths?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Did you find it? (c) How old is your sister?
  39. 39.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Down ↘
  3. Is it hot?
  4. Where do you work?
  5. Down ↘
  6. Do you like dogs?
  7. When does it open?
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. Why are you sad?
  14. Down ↘
  15. Up ↗
  16. Up ↗
  17. Down ↘
  18. Do you like cricket?
  19. Up ↗
  20. Up ↗
  21. Up ↗
  22. Who is your hero?
  23. Up ↗
  24. Which game do you like?
  25. Where do you live?
  26. Down ↘
  27. How old is your dog?
  28. Where do you study?
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Down ↘
  35. Where do you play?
  36. Down ↘
  37. Do you like maths?
  38. How old is your sister?
  39. Up ↗
  40. Down ↘

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