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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 76 · 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.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Did you see it? (c) Which sport do you like?
  6. 6.“Do you like dogs?” — 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.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Why are you tired?
  10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Where do you work? (c) What is your school?
  11. 11.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — 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 late? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like dogs?
  14. 14.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Are you busy? (c) Did you find it?
  17. 17.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you tired?
  19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Did you see it? (c) What is your school?
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) When does it end? (c) Is it late?
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Did you like it? (c) When does it close?
  22. 22.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Why are you late? (c) How old is your sister?
  25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  26. 26.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Can you dance? (c) Is it open?
  30. 30.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Which game do you like?
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) When does it start? (c) Can you cook?
  33. 33.“When does it close?” — 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 find it? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Can you cook?
  35. 35.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

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

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