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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 737 · 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) Can you skate? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Is it hot?
  2. 2.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“When does it start?” — 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) Are you hungry? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  5. 5.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“Where do you live?” — 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) What is your name? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Do you like rain?
  8. 8.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Is it far? (c) Why are you late?
  12. 12.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Are you ready? (c) Do you like music?
  18. 18.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“Where do you work?” — 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) Is it open? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Which sport do you like?
  23. 23.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Did you see it? (c) Why are you happy?
  27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Which game do you like? (c) How old is your dog?
  28. 28.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Did you find it? (c) What is your school?
  30. 30.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Are you ready? (c) Are you okay?
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Can you swim?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Are you ready? (c) Why are you sad?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Where do you live? (c) Are you hungry?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it late?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Where do you play? (c) Can you whistle?

Answer key

  1. Which sport do you like?
  2. Down ↘
  3. Down ↘
  4. Which fruit do you like?
  5. Down ↘
  6. Down ↘
  7. Do you like rain?
  8. Down ↘
  9. Down ↘
  10. Up ↗
  11. Why are you late?
  12. Down ↘
  13. Down ↘
  14. Up ↗
  15. Up ↗
  16. Up ↗
  17. When does it close?
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Is it open?
  23. Up ↗
  24. Down ↘
  25. Down ↘
  26. Did you see it?
  27. Are you ready?
  28. Down ↘
  29. Did you find it?
  30. Up ↗
  31. Down ↘
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. When does it start?
  36. Can you swim?
  37. Why are you sad?
  38. Where do you live?
  39. Is it late?
  40. Where do you play?

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