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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 718 · 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) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Listen: “Did you like it?” — 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) What is your school? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Did you like it?
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Is it ready? (c) When does it end?
  7. 7.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“Is it ready?” — 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) When does it start? (b) What is your name? (c) Did you find it?
  19. 19.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“How old is your sister?” — 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) Can you skate? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Can you swim?
  23. 23.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Are you okay? (c) Which game do you like?
  25. 25.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Why are you late? (c) Do you like dogs?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) When does it start? (c) Is it far?
  32. 32.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) When does it open?
  34. 34.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“Are you hungry?” — 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) Where do you study? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you cook?
  38. 38.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. What is your school?
  6. When does it end?
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Down ↘
  12. Down ↘
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. Down ↘
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. Did you find it?
  19. Down ↘
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. How old is your brother?
  23. Up ↗
  24. Which game do you like?
  25. Down ↘
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Down ↘
  30. Why are you late?
  31. Is it far?
  32. Down ↘
  33. Do you like dogs?
  34. Up ↗
  35. Up ↗
  36. Up ↗
  37. Can you cook?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Up ↗
  40. Down ↘

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