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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 729 · 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) Do you like mangoes? (b) Can you dance? (c) When does it close?
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Can you skate? (c) Do you like maths?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Where do you live? (c) What is your name?
  4. 4.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Can you swim?
  8. 8.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Do you like maths?
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Is it new?
  13. 13.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Can you dance?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you dance?
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Do you like rain? (c) How old is your cat?
  17. 17.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Is it late?
  24. 24.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Is it hot?
  26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Why are you late? (c) Who is your teacher?
  27. 27.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Why are you tired?
  29. 29.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it open?
  33. 33.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Where do you study? (c) Is it late?
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Is it ready?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Can you whistle? (c) How old is your dog?
  38. 38.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) When does it open? (c) Do you like mangoes?

Answer key

  1. When does it close?
  2. Where do you work?
  3. Are you hungry?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. Can you swim?
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Do you like maths?
  12. Is it new?
  13. Up ↗
  14. Who is your friend?
  15. Can you dance?
  16. Do you like rain?
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. Up ↗
  21. Up ↗
  22. Down ↘
  23. Which game do you like?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Is it hot?
  26. Are you okay?
  27. Up ↗
  28. Why are you tired?
  29. Down ↘
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. Is it open?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Up ↗
  35. Is it late?
  36. Who is your hero?
  37. Can you whistle?
  38. Down ↘
  39. Down ↘
  40. When does it open?

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