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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 574 · 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.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“What is your hobby?” — 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) Do you like maths? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Is it ready?
  4. 4.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Is it far?
  7. 7.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like dogs?
  10. 10.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) How old is your cat?
  13. 13.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Is it hot? (c) When does it end?
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  17. 17.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“Who is your hero?” — 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) Who is your friend? (b) Is it far? (c) What is your school?
  22. 22.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Do you like maths? (c) When does it close?
  25. 25.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Why are you late?
  30. 30.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Do you like rain?
  36. 36.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.“Can you swim?” — 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) Who is your friend? (b) Can you swim? (c) Did you find it?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Down ↘
  3. How old is your brother?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. What is your hobby?
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Where do you work?
  10. Down ↘
  11. Up ↗
  12. How old is your cat?
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. When does it end?
  16. Do you like mangoes?
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Down ↘
  21. Is it far?
  22. Down ↘
  23. Down ↘
  24. When does it close?
  25. Up ↗
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Why are you late?
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. Down ↘
  33. Down ↘
  34. Up ↗
  35. Do you like rain?
  36. Up ↗
  37. Up ↗
  38. Up ↗
  39. Up ↗
  40. Who is your friend?

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