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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 577 · 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.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) When does it start? (c) Is it late?
  6. 6.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Which game do you like?
  12. 12.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Is it open?
  15. 15.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Did you like it?
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you skate?
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Which game do you like?
  23. 23.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it open?
  27. 27.Listen: “When does it close?” — 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) Do you like music? (b) Who is your hero? (c) How old is your cat?
  29. 29.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Did you eat it? (c) How old is your dog?
  33. 33.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Down ↘
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. When does it start?
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Did you eat it?
  12. Up ↗
  13. Down ↘
  14. Why are you tired?
  15. Down ↘
  16. Up ↗
  17. Up ↗
  18. Up ↗
  19. Did you like it?
  20. Do you like mangoes?
  21. What is your name?
  22. Is it hot?
  23. Down ↘
  24. Down ↘
  25. Up ↗
  26. Is it open?
  27. Down ↘
  28. Do you like music?
  29. Down ↘
  30. Up ↗
  31. Down ↘
  32. How old is your dog?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Up ↗
  35. Up ↗
  36. Up ↗
  37. Up ↗
  38. Down ↘
  39. Down ↘
  40. Up ↗

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