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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 691 · 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.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Are you busy? (c) Where do you play?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Do you like dogs?
  4. 4.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Listen: “What is your school?” — 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) Where do you study? (c) Is it new?
  10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Where do you work?
  11. 11.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) What is your hobby?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Is it new? (c) Do you like maths?
  16. 16.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Is it ready? (c) Where do you study?
  19. 19.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Do you like maths? (c) When does it open?
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Where do you work? (c) Can you whistle?
  22. 22.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Who is your teacher?
  24. 24.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Are you tired?
  26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Is it ready? (c) What is your name?
  27. 27.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — 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) Is it new? (b) Is it hot? (c) How old is your sister?
  29. 29.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Are you okay?
  31. 31.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Which song do you like?
  33. 33.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Is it far? (c) Is it new?
  35. 35.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Is it open? (c) Why are you sad?
  38. 38.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Where do you play?
  3. How old is your cat?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. Up ↗
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. Is it new?
  10. Can you whistle?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. Down ↘
  14. What is your hobby?
  15. How old is your brother?
  16. Up ↗
  17. Down ↘
  18. Where do you study?
  19. Down ↘
  20. When does it open?
  21. Where do you work?
  22. Down ↘
  23. Who is your teacher?
  24. Down ↘
  25. Are you tired?
  26. What is your name?
  27. Up ↗
  28. How old is your sister?
  29. Down ↘
  30. Why are you tired?
  31. Up ↗
  32. Which song do you like?
  33. Up ↗
  34. When does it close?
  35. Down ↘
  36. Up ↗
  37. Is it open?
  38. Down ↘
  39. Down ↘
  40. Up ↗

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