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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 717 · 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 end?” — 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) How old is your cat? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Is it hot?
  3. 3.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Where do you work? (c) Is it open?
  5. 5.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Are you ready? (c) Why are you happy?
  10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Is it ready? (c) How old is your dog?
  11. 11.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Is it ready?
  18. 18.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Who is your teacher?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Did you find it?
  24. 24.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Listen: “Is it far?” — 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) Which game do you like? (b) Is it open? (c) Do you like maths?
  27. 27.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Did you like it? (c) Which song do you like?
  29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Do you like rain? (c) How old is your cat?
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Can you skate? (c) Did you like it?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Is it hot? (c) Why are you sad?
  32. 32.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it new?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Is it hot?
  38. 38.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Where do you study? (c) Can you swim?
  40. 40.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

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

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