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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 665 · 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 question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Did you like it?
  2. 2.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Can you whistle?
  5. 5.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Is it hot? (c) Why are you late?
  10. 10.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.“Which game do you like?” — 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) Do you like dogs? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Can you cook?
  13. 13.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Did you like it? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you whistle?
  18. 18.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Is it hot?
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Can you swim? (c) Where do you work?
  22. 22.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Are you busy?
  25. 25.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“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) Are you tired? (b) Can you cook? (c) Who is your friend?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Do you like music? (c) Which sport do you like?
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Is it far?
  33. 33.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.“Who is your hero?” — 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) How old is your dog? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Are you ready?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Where do you study? (c) Which sport do you like?
  38. 38.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Why are you tired?
  2. Up ↗
  3. Up ↗
  4. How old is your brother?
  5. Down ↘
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Down ↘
  9. Why are you late?
  10. Up ↗
  11. Down ↘
  12. Why are you sad?
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. Up ↗
  16. Did you like it?
  17. What is your name?
  18. Up ↗
  19. Up ↗
  20. How old is your dog?
  21. Where do you work?
  22. Down ↘
  23. Down ↘
  24. Which game do you like?
  25. Down ↘
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Down ↘
  29. Down ↘
  30. Who is your friend?
  31. Which sport do you like?
  32. Is it far?
  33. Up ↗
  34. Down ↘
  35. Down ↘
  36. Are you ready?
  37. Can you skate?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Up ↗
  40. Down ↘

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