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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 679 · 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.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) When does it end? (c) Which sport do you like?
  4. 4.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Listen: “When does it end?” — 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) Did you see it? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Where do you work?
  9. 9.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Are you tired?
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Are you ready?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Who is your friend? (c) When does it start?
  16. 16.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Can you skate? (c) How old is your sister?
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Did you like it? (c) Do you like rain?
  19. 19.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“How old is your cat?” — 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) What is your name? (b) Can you cook? (c) Where do you live?
  26. 26.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Is it open? (c) What is your school?
  29. 29.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Which game do you like?
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Did you see it? (c) Did you eat it?
  37. 37.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like music?
  39. 39.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — 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) Are you busy? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like rain?

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Down ↘
  3. Do you like cricket?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Did you see it?
  9. Down ↘
  10. Down ↘
  11. Up ↗
  12. Up ↗
  13. When does it open?
  14. How old is your dog?
  15. Do you like dogs?
  16. Up ↗
  17. Can you skate?
  18. Which song do you like?
  19. Down ↘
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Down ↘
  23. Up ↗
  24. Down ↘
  25. Can you cook?
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. What is your school?
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. Down ↘
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. Do you like mangoes?
  36. What is your hobby?
  37. Down ↘
  38. Where do you play?
  39. Up ↗
  40. Why are you happy?

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