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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 56 · 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 dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Where do you work?
  4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) What is your name? (c) Which game do you like?
  5. 5.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Where do you work?
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Did you see it? (c) What is your school?
  9. 9.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“Can you cook?” — 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) How old is your dog? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Is it far?
  14. 14.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like maths?
  17. 17.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Why are you late? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  19. 19.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Did you eat it?
  25. 25.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Listen: “Is it 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) What is your hobby? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Do you like music?
  29. 29.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Do you like music?
  31. 31.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it hot?
  38. 38.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Down ↘
  3. Where do you work?
  4. Can you whistle?
  5. Down ↘
  6. Down ↘
  7. Are you tired?
  8. What is your school?
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. Is it far?
  14. Down ↘
  15. Up ↗
  16. Do you like maths?
  17. Down ↘
  18. Why are you late?
  19. Down ↘
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Did you eat it?
  25. Up ↗
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. What is your hobby?
  29. Down ↘
  30. Why are you tired?
  31. Down ↘
  32. Down ↘
  33. Down ↘
  34. Up ↗
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Who is your friend?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. Up ↗

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