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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 721 · 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) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Listen: “Is it far?” — 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) Do you like mangoes? (b) Can you swim? (c) When does it end?
  11. 11.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — 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) When does it start? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Can you skate?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Can you cook? (c) Do you like music?
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you busy?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Is it new?
  16. 16.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Listen: “Is it new?” — 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) Who is your teacher? (b) Do you like music? (c) Which sport do you like?
  19. 19.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Do you like maths? (c) How old is your dog?
  22. 22.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Do you like music? (c) Which game do you like?
  28. 28.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Did you like it? (c) Is it late?
  30. 30.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) When does it open? (c) Can you swim?
  37. 37.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) What is your school?
  39. 39.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

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

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