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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 735 · 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) Which sport do you like? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Is it late?
  2. 2.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Can you dance? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  7. 7.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Where do you live? (c) Do you like maths?
  14. 14.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Can you skate? (c) Which sport do you like?
  16. 16.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you okay?
  19. 19.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Did you find it? (c) Who is your teacher?
  23. 23.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Do you like music?
  26. 26.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) When does it end? (c) Can you whistle?
  29. 29.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) What is your name? (c) Are you busy?
  32. 32.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “Why are you late?” — 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) When does it start? (b) Where do you study? (c) Did you eat it?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Where do you live?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Is it new? (c) Why are you happy?
  40. 40.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Is it late?
  2. Down ↘
  3. Down ↘
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. Can you dance?
  7. Down ↘
  8. Down ↘
  9. Down ↘
  10. Up ↗
  11. Down ↘
  12. Down ↘
  13. Where do you live?
  14. Down ↘
  15. Which sport do you like?
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. Are you okay?
  19. Down ↘
  20. Up ↗
  21. Up ↗
  22. Did you find it?
  23. Down ↘
  24. Down ↘
  25. When does it close?
  26. Down ↘
  27. Down ↘
  28. Can you whistle?
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. What is your name?
  32. Up ↗
  33. Down ↘
  34. Down ↘
  35. Down ↘
  36. Did you eat it?
  37. Do you like maths?
  38. Do you like mangoes?
  39. Is it new?
  40. Up ↗

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