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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 758 · 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: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Why are you happy?
  6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) What is your name? (c) Did you like it?
  7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Did you see it? (c) Where do you work?
  8. 8.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Did you eat it? (c) What is your hobby?
  10. 10.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Can you cook? (c) How old is your brother?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  16. 16.“Can you dance?” — 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 end? (b) Are you tired? (c) Is it late?
  18. 18.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Where do you play?
  20. 20.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“Are you okay?” — 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) Is it new? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Who is your teacher?
  25. 25.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Listen: “Can you swim?” — 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) Why are you late? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Is it late?
  29. 29.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Can you skate? (c) Do you like cricket?
  32. 32.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) When does it start? (c) Is it ready?
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Can you cook? (c) How old is your dog?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Who is your hero?
  38. 38.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Down ↘
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. Do you like dogs?
  6. Did you like it?
  7. Did you see it?
  8. Up ↗
  9. What is your hobby?
  10. Down ↘
  11. Down ↘
  12. Down ↘
  13. Down ↘
  14. Can you cook?
  15. Which fruit do you like?
  16. Up ↗
  17. When does it end?
  18. Up ↗
  19. Where do you play?
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Who is your teacher?
  25. Up ↗
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. Is it late?
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. Which game do you like?
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. When does it start?
  36. How old is your dog?
  37. Who is your hero?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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