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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 607 · 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: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Did you like it?
  4. 4.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“When does it open?” — 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 busy? (b) Did you find it? (c) When does it start?
  7. 7.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.“Did you eat it?” — 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) Why are you happy? (b) Can you dance? (c) Who is your teacher?
  16. 16.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Are you okay? (c) Why are you tired?
  25. 25.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — 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 find it? (c) Where do you play?
  33. 33.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Are you okay? (c) Where do you study?
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Are you busy? (c) Which sport do you like?
  36. 36.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Why are you late? (c) Do you like cricket?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) What is your school? (c) Are you ready?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Do you like mangoes?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Down ↘
  3. Did you like it?
  4. Down ↘
  5. Down ↘
  6. When does it start?
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Up ↗
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. Can you dance?
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. Up ↗
  21. Up ↗
  22. Up ↗
  23. Down ↘
  24. Are you okay?
  25. Down ↘
  26. Down ↘
  27. Down ↘
  28. Down ↘
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. Down ↘
  32. Where do you play?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Where do you study?
  35. Are you busy?
  36. Down ↘
  37. Down ↘
  38. Why are you late?
  39. What is your school?
  40. How old is your sister?

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