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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 698 · 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 question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Do you like music?
  2. 2.“Who is your hero?” — 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) When does it start? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Do you like music?
  4. 4.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“When does it open?” — 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: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Where do you study? (c) Did you find it?
  19. 19.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) When does it open? (c) Do you like dogs?
  22. 22.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it hot?
  25. 25.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “Where do you study?” — 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) How old is your sister? (b) Are you ready? (c) When does it end?
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Are you tired? (c) What is your hobby?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Can you cook?
  32. 32.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “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 late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Did you find it? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  37. 37.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it far?
  39. 39.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Where do you study?
  2. Down ↘
  3. When does it start?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Down ↘
  10. Down ↘
  11. Up ↗
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. Up ↗
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. Did you find it?
  19. Down ↘
  20. Down ↘
  21. When does it open?
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Is it hot?
  25. Down ↘
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Down ↘
  29. Are you ready?
  30. What is your hobby?
  31. Why are you happy?
  32. Up ↗
  33. Down ↘
  34. Down ↘
  35. Down ↘
  36. Which fruit do you like?
  37. Down ↘
  38. Is it far?
  39. Down ↘
  40. Down ↘

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