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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 678 · 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 sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.“Who is your teacher?” — 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) Who is your hero? (b) Did you find it? (c) Did you like it?
  5. 5.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Are you ready?
  7. 7.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Is it late? (c) What is your school?
  14. 14.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) When does it open? (c) Do you like cricket?
  16. 16.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.“Who is your friend?” — 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) Why are you sad? (b) When does it start? (c) Are you tired?
  22. 22.“How old is your sister?” — 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) Who is your friend? (b) When does it open? (c) Is it hot?
  24. 24.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“How old is your brother?” — 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) Which game do you like? (b) Is it ready? (c) Which song do you like?
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Are you busy? (c) How old is your dog?
  28. 28.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Can you skate? (c) Where do you play?
  30. 30.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Where do you study? (c) What is your name?
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Did you like it?
  33. 33.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Are you ready?
  37. 37.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Which song do you like? (c) When does it start?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Down ↘
  3. Down ↘
  4. Who is your hero?
  5. Up ↗
  6. Which song do you like?
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. What is your school?
  14. Down ↘
  15. Do you like cricket?
  16. Up ↗
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. Down ↘
  21. Are you tired?
  22. Down ↘
  23. Is it hot?
  24. Down ↘
  25. Down ↘
  26. Is it ready?
  27. How old is your dog?
  28. Down ↘
  29. Can you skate?
  30. Down ↘
  31. Is it open?
  32. Why are you tired?
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. Up ↗
  36. Which fruit do you like?
  37. Up ↗
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. Can you dance?

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