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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 614 · 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.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Can you skate? (c) Where do you work?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Are you tired?
  4. 4.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Is it late? (c) When does it start?
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Is it far? (c) When does it end?
  7. 7.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Do you like music? (c) When does it start?
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Did you like it? (c) What is your name?
  11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Where do you work? (c) Can you whistle?
  12. 12.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Did you like it?
  24. 24.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Is it open? (c) Who is your friend?
  31. 31.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Do you like music? (c) Do you like rain?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Is it hot? (c) How old is your sister?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Which game do you like?
  39. 39.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Can you skate?
  3. Why are you sad?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Is it late?
  6. When does it end?
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. Do you like music?
  10. What is your name?
  11. Where do you work?
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Down ↘
  15. Down ↘
  16. Up ↗
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Up ↗
  21. Up ↗
  22. Up ↗
  23. What is your hobby?
  24. Down ↘
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Up ↗
  29. Down ↘
  30. Is it open?
  31. Up ↗
  32. Down ↘
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. Down ↘
  36. Who is your friend?
  37. How old is your sister?
  38. Are you hungry?
  39. Up ↗
  40. Down ↘

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