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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 661 · 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 far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Do you like dogs?
  8. 8.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) When does it open? (c) Are you okay?
  10. 10.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Can you dance? (c) Is it late?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Where do you study? (c) Is it late?
  14. 14.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“Who is your teacher?” — 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) Where do you play? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Are you busy?
  22. 22.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“Do you like music?” — 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.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — 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) When does it open? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Is it far?
  31. 31.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Can you cook? (c) Who is your hero?
  35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Is it hot? (c) Do you like music?
  36. 36.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Do you like music? (c) How old is your dog?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Up ↗
  3. Up ↗
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Why are you sad?
  8. Up ↗
  9. Are you okay?
  10. Up ↗
  11. Up ↗
  12. When does it start?
  13. Is it late?
  14. Down ↘
  15. Down ↘
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Down ↘
  20. Down ↘
  21. Are you busy?
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Up ↗
  29. Down ↘
  30. Is it far?
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. Down ↘
  34. Can you cook?
  35. Why are you late?
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. How old is your dog?

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