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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 645 · 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: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) When does it open? (c) Can you cook?
  7. 7.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Where do you study? (c) Is it far?
  11. 11.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.“Can you cook?” — 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) Which sport do you like? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you whistle?
  16. 16.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Can you swim? (c) Do you like cricket?
  23. 23.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “Why are you late?” — 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 see it? (b) What is your school? (c) Is it open?
  31. 31.“What is your name?” — 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) Why are you tired? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Is it hot?
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Are you okay? (c) What is your name?
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Is it far? (c) When does it start?
  35. 35.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Who is your teacher?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Is it far? (c) How old is your cat?
  38. 38.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“When does it close?” — 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. Up ↗
  2. Down ↘
  3. Up ↗
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. When does it open?
  7. Down ↘
  8. Down ↘
  9. Down ↘
  10. Where do you study?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. Down ↘
  14. Up ↗
  15. Can you whistle?
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. Up ↗
  21. Up ↗
  22. Why are you happy?
  23. Down ↘
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Up ↗
  29. Down ↘
  30. What is your school?
  31. Down ↘
  32. Why are you tired?
  33. What is your name?
  34. Is it far?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Do you like music?
  37. How old is your cat?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. Up ↗

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