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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 641 · 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: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Listen: “What is your name?” — 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) Can you skate? (b) When does it open? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  8. 8.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Are you ready? (c) Who is your friend?
  11. 11.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Do you like music?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Is it late? (c) When does it end?
  16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Is it far? (c) When does it close?
  17. 17.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Did you see it? (c) Who is your teacher?
  24. 24.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Do you like maths?
  27. 27.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Is it open? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Can you swim?
  32. 32.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Are you hungry? (c) When does it end?
  34. 34.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Can you cook? (c) Why are you late?
  36. 36.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — 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) Do you like mangoes? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Can you swim?
  39. 39.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. Can you skate?
  8. Up ↗
  9. Down ↘
  10. Are you ready?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Down ↘
  13. Up ↗
  14. How old is your dog?
  15. When does it end?
  16. When does it close?
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Up ↗
  21. Up ↗
  22. Up ↗
  23. Did you see it?
  24. Down ↘
  25. Up ↗
  26. Do you like maths?
  27. Up ↗
  28. Down ↘
  29. Down ↘
  30. Which fruit do you like?
  31. Can you swim?
  32. Down ↘
  33. Are you hungry?
  34. Up ↗
  35. Can you cook?
  36. Up ↗
  37. Up ↗
  38. How old is your brother?
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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