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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 595 · 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.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  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.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Listen: “Can you cook?” — 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) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Are you okay?
  12. 12.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Did you eat it? (c) How old is your dog?
  15. 15.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Can you dance? (c) Where do you play?
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Is it late? (c) Do you like rain?
  20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) What is your hobby?
  21. 21.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Did you like it? (c) Why are you happy?
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Are you busy? (c) How old is your brother?
  29. 29.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) What is your school? (c) Did you eat it?
  31. 31.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) When does it close? (c) How old is your cat?
  33. 33.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it far?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Can you cook? (c) When does it close?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you ready?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Can you cook?
  40. 40.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Down ↘
  3. Down ↘
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. Down ↘
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Are you okay?
  12. Up ↗
  13. Down ↘
  14. How old is your dog?
  15. Down ↘
  16. Up ↗
  17. Down ↘
  18. Can you dance?
  19. Who is your hero?
  20. What is your hobby?
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Down ↘
  24. Down ↘
  25. Down ↘
  26. Down ↘
  27. Did you like it?
  28. How old is your brother?
  29. Up ↗
  30. What is your school?
  31. Up ↗
  32. Do you like maths?
  33. Up ↗
  34. Down ↘
  35. Down ↘
  36. Who is your friend?
  37. When does it close?
  38. Are you ready?
  39. Which sport do you like?
  40. Down ↘

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