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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 695 · 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Where do you play?
  6. 6.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“Why are you sad?” — 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) Do you like rain? (b) Where do you play? (c) Which song do you like?
  9. 9.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Is it far? (c) Do you like dogs?
  13. 13.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) What is your school? (c) Is it far?
  15. 15.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“What is your name?” — 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) Why are you sad? (b) Can you dance? (c) Is it hot?
  19. 19.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like maths?
  22. 22.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.“Do you like music?” — 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) Who is your teacher? (b) Are you ready? (c) Which sport do you like?
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Are you okay? (c) Is it ready?
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Do you like maths? (c) What is your school?
  29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Are you tired? (c) Who is your hero?
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Can you whistle?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Can you skate? (c) Do you like dogs?
  32. 32.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Is it open?
  35. 35.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“Why are you late?” — 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) What is your name? (b) Is it far? (c) Do you like music?
  38. 38.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

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

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