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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 708 · 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 UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Did you like it? (c) How old is your cat?
  2. 2.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Why are you happy? (c) What is your hobby?
  4. 4.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) When does it open? (c) Can you whistle?
  6. 6.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Do you like music? (c) What is your hobby?
  9. 9.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Did you see it? (c) Is it open?
  11. 11.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Why are you late? (c) Are you ready?
  13. 13.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Are you tired?
  20. 20.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — 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) Why are you happy? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Are you busy?
  25. 25.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Where do you play?
  27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Where do you live?
  28. 28.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.“Do you like rain?” — 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 start? (b) Is it hot? (c) Did you see it?
  35. 35.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — 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) Which sport do you like? (b) Can you swim? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  38. 38.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Did you like it?
  2. Up ↗
  3. Do you like maths?
  4. Down ↘
  5. When does it open?
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Do you like music?
  9. Down ↘
  10. What is your hobby?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Are you ready?
  13. Down ↘
  14. Up ↗
  15. Up ↗
  16. Up ↗
  17. Down ↘
  18. Down ↘
  19. How old is your dog?
  20. Up ↗
  21. Up ↗
  22. Up ↗
  23. Down ↘
  24. Are you busy?
  25. Up ↗
  26. Where do you play?
  27. Do you like rain?
  28. Down ↘
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. Down ↘
  32. Down ↘
  33. Up ↗
  34. When does it start?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Which sport do you like?
  38. Down ↘
  39. Up ↗
  40. Down ↘

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