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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 742 · 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.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Do you like music?
  4. 4.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Do you like dogs?
  9. 9.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — 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) Why are you late? (b) What is your school? (c) Can you cook?
  19. 19.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Did you like it? (c) Where do you live?
  23. 23.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Can you swim?
  25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it late?
  26. 26.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.“Can you whistle?” — 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) Which sport do you like? (b) Is it new? (c) Is it far?
  31. 31.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) When does it end? (c) Can you dance?
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Are you okay? (c) Which game do you like?
  36. 36.“Did you find it?” — 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) Did you find it? (b) When does it end? (c) Where do you live?
  38. 38.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

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

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