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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 638 · 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 sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Is it late? (c) Did you find it?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Can you swim? (c) Is it late?
  4. 4.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Is it open? (c) When does it start?
  8. 8.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Why are you happy?
  14. 14.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Can you skate? (c) What is your hobby?
  16. 16.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Which sport do you like?
  18. 18.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Who is your teacher?
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Where do you study? (c) Where do you live?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Can you skate? (c) Who is your hero?
  24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Can you swim? (c) Who is your hero?
  25. 25.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) How old is your brother? (c) What is your name?
  28. 28.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Why are you late? (c) What is your hobby?
  32. 32.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Is it late? (c) How old is your brother?
  38. 38.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. How old is your sister?
  3. Which fruit do you like?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Is it open?
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Up ↗
  12. Down ↘
  13. Why are you happy?
  14. Down ↘
  15. What is your hobby?
  16. Up ↗
  17. Which sport do you like?
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Up ↗
  21. Did you eat it?
  22. Do you like music?
  23. Can you skate?
  24. Can you swim?
  25. Down ↘
  26. Up ↗
  27. Do you like cricket?
  28. Up ↗
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. Can you whistle?
  32. Up ↗
  33. Down ↘
  34. Down ↘
  35. Up ↗
  36. Up ↗
  37. How old is your brother?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. Down ↘

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