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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 644 · 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: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) How old is your sister? (c) How old is your cat?
  9. 9.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Did you like it? (c) Which song do you like?
  12. 12.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) What is your name? (c) How old is your brother?
  14. 14.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Do you like music?
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Do you like music? (c) Where do you live?
  18. 18.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Who is your teacher?
  21. 21.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Are you okay?
  23. 23.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Are you busy? (c) How old is your brother?
  26. 26.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Where do you work? (c) Did you like it?
  29. 29.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“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 DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Are you ready? (c) Are you busy?
  36. 36.Listen: “What is your name?” — 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) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Are you hungry?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Is it far? (c) Who is your hero?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Up ↗
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Up ↗
  8. Do you like maths?
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Which song do you like?
  12. Down ↘
  13. Do you like cricket?
  14. Up ↗
  15. Up ↗
  16. Do you like music?
  17. Where do you live?
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. Can you dance?
  21. Up ↗
  22. How old is your brother?
  23. Down ↘
  24. Up ↗
  25. Are you busy?
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. Where do you work?
  29. Down ↘
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. Down ↘
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. How old is your cat?
  36. Down ↘
  37. Down ↘
  38. Up ↗
  39. Who is your friend?
  40. Is it far?

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