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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 535 · 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.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Did you eat it? (c) When does it start?
  12. 12.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Can you whistle?
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) How old is your cat? (c) When does it end?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Where do you play?
  24. 24.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Can you swim?
  26. 26.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) When does it start? (c) How old is your sister?
  29. 29.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Are you hungry? (c) What is your hobby?
  34. 34.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“Did you like it?” — 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) What is your name? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Can you swim?
  39. 39.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. When does it start?
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. Down ↘
  16. Up ↗
  17. Up ↗
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. Down ↘
  21. Can you whistle?
  22. Did you eat it?
  23. Where do you play?
  24. Down ↘
  25. Which song do you like?
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Is it hot?
  29. Down ↘
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. Down ↘
  33. Are you hungry?
  34. Down ↘
  35. Down ↘
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. What is your name?
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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