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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 597 · 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.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Do you like music?
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Do you like music? (c) Where do you work?
  3. 3.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “When does it end?” — 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) What is your school? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you tired?
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Did you see it? (c) Did you like it?
  9. 9.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you busy?
  11. 11.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Is it late? (c) What is your name?
  16. 16.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Is it hot? (c) When does it close?
  22. 22.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Are you okay? (c) Which game do you like?
  24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Where do you work? (c) Can you whistle?
  25. 25.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) When does it close? (c) Are you ready?
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Is it hot? (c) Are you ready?
  30. 30.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Listen: “Is it ready?” — 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) What is your name? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Are you busy?
  33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Do you like dogs?
  34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Did you find it? (c) How old is your dog?
  35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) What is your school?
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Where do you study? (c) When does it close?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like music? (c) Are you ready?
  38. 38.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Do you like music?
  2. Where do you work?
  3. Up ↗
  4. Down ↘
  5. Down ↘
  6. Down ↘
  7. Are you tired?
  8. Which sport do you like?
  9. Up ↗
  10. Where do you play?
  11. Up ↗
  12. Down ↘
  13. Up ↗
  14. Down ↘
  15. Is it late?
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Up ↗
  21. Is it hot?
  22. Up ↗
  23. Which game do you like?
  24. Can you whistle?
  25. Down ↘
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. When does it close?
  29. How old is your cat?
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. What is your name?
  33. Do you like dogs?
  34. How old is your dog?
  35. What is your school?
  36. Did you eat it?
  37. Where do you study?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. Up ↗

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