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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 606 · 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.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Which game 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) Are you okay? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Where do you work?
  7. 7.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Where do you live? (c) Did you see it?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Do you like maths?
  16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) When does it close? (c) Did you see it?
  17. 17.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Can you dance? (c) How old is your brother?
  23. 23.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“How old is your brother?” — 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) Is it hot? (b) What is your hobby? (c) When does it start?
  29. 29.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Is it open? (c) Where do you study?
  34. 34.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.“Do you like mangoes?” — 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) Do you like dogs? (b) What is your school? (c) Are you hungry?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Why are you tired?
  38. 38.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Is it far? (c) What is your school?

Answer key

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

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