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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 52 · 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 question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) When does it close? (c) Did you eat it?
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Where do you play?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Are you okay? (c) Do you like rain?
  4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Can you swim? (c) Who is your teacher?
  5. 5.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Is it new? (c) What is your school?
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Did you like it?
  9. 9.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) When does it start?
  14. 14.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) How old is your dog?
  18. 18.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Why are you late? (c) Did you find it?
  23. 23.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) When does it end? (c) Do you like maths?
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Can you skate? (c) When does it start?
  30. 30.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Are you ready?
  32. 32.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — 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) Is it open? (b) Where do you live? (c) What is your name?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Are you ready?
  39. 39.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Do you like music? (c) Are you tired?

Answer key

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

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