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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 754 · 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.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Where do you work? (c) When does it start?
  4. 4.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) When does it end? (c) Did you find it?
  17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Who is your hero?
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Can you skate?
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Did you eat it? (c) What is your school?
  20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Which sport do you like?
  21. 21.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“Did you find it?” — 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 end? (b) Can you cook? (c) Do you like rain?
  26. 26.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “Is it hot?” — 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) When does it open? (b) Can you swim? (c) How old is your sister?
  30. 30.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) When does it close? (c) Are you hungry?
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Do you like rain?
  33. 33.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “Is it late?” — 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) What is your hobby? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you busy?
  38. 38.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

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

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