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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 763 · 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: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Can you skate? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  5. 5.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Can you whistle? (c) What is your name?
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Is it hot? (c) Are you busy?
  11. 11.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Can you skate? (c) Where do you work?
  16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Is it hot?
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Can you skate? (c) What is your school?
  18. 18.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Is it hot?
  21. 21.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Listen: “Is it new?” — 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) When does it start? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Where do you study?
  25. 25.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) When does it end? (c) Can you swim?
  27. 27.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Can you dance?
  29. 29.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Listen: “Did you like it?” — 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) Did you find it? (b) Did you like it? (c) Who is your friend?
  32. 32.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Is it new? (c) Which song do you like?
  35. 35.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Down ↘
  3. Down ↘
  4. Which game do you like?
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. Down ↘
  8. Up ↗
  9. Can you whistle?
  10. Where do you study?
  11. Up ↗
  12. Up ↗
  13. Down ↘
  14. Down ↘
  15. Can you skate?
  16. How old is your cat?
  17. What is your school?
  18. Up ↗
  19. Up ↗
  20. Is it hot?
  21. Down ↘
  22. Down ↘
  23. Up ↗
  24. Do you like maths?
  25. Down ↘
  26. When does it end?
  27. Down ↘
  28. What is your name?
  29. Down ↘
  30. Up ↗
  31. Who is your friend?
  32. Down ↘
  33. Up ↗
  34. Which song do you like?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. Down ↘
  39. Down ↘
  40. Up ↗

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