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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 539 · 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.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Did you like it?
  4. 4.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like maths?
  8. 8.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Why are you tired?
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Who is your teacher?
  11. 11.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Can you skate? (c) Why are you tired?
  20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Do you like maths? (c) When does it end?
  21. 21.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — 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) Can you dance? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Do you like dogs?
  23. 23.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Did you see it?
  26. 26.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) When does it close? (c) How old is your cat?
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) What is your school? (c) Is it late?
  30. 30.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Is it hot? (c) Who is your friend?
  32. 32.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it new?
  35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Is it new? (c) When does it start?
  36. 36.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Why are you late? (c) Do you like cricket?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Why are you tired?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Down ↘
  3. Did you like it?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. Down ↘
  7. Why are you happy?
  8. Up ↗
  9. Do you like dogs?
  10. Who is your teacher?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Down ↘
  15. Up ↗
  16. Up ↗
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Can you skate?
  20. When does it end?
  21. Down ↘
  22. Which sport do you like?
  23. Up ↗
  24. Down ↘
  25. Did you see it?
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. Is it late?
  29. What is your school?
  30. Up ↗
  31. Is it hot?
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Is it new?
  35. When does it start?
  36. Up ↗
  37. Down ↘
  38. Up ↗
  39. Why are you late?
  40. Why are you tired?

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