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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 683 · 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.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Is it open? (c) Can you dance?
  4. 4.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) What is your name? (c) Why are you sad?
  10. 10.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) When does it open? (c) Do you like maths?
  12. 12.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Is it new? (c) Who is your friend?
  14. 14.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — 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) What is your name? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Do you like rain?
  16. 16.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Did you see it?
  20. 20.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Are you busy? (c) Who is your friend?
  26. 26.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) When does it end? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Can you swim? (c) Did you find it?
  33. 33.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Is it hot?
  38. 38.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Down ↘
  3. Why are you tired?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Can you dance?
  10. Up ↗
  11. When does it open?
  12. Up ↗
  13. Is it new?
  14. Down ↘
  15. Do you like rain?
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Why are you happy?
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. Who is your friend?
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. Do you like mangoes?
  32. Where do you study?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Down ↘
  35. Up ↗
  36. Up ↗
  37. Where do you live?
  38. Down ↘
  39. Down ↘
  40. Up ↗

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