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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 766 · 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: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — 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) Did you find it? (b) Why are you happy? (c) When does it end?
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Do you like dogs?
  11. 11.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “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 DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Can you cook? (c) When does it end?
  16. 16.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it far?
  21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Do you like rain? (c) What is your hobby?
  22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Is it open? (c) Why are you tired?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) When does it open? (c) Do you like cricket?
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like music?
  25. 25.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Are you tired? (c) Which song do you like?
  27. 27.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Where do you study? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  31. 31.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) What is your name? (c) Did you see it?
  33. 33.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Did you eat it? (c) What is your name?
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) When does it end? (c) How old is your dog?
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Is it late? (c) How old is your dog?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Do you like music? (c) Who is your teacher?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Are you okay?
  39. 39.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Who is your friend?

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Did you find it?
  10. Why are you sad?
  11. Up ↗
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Down ↘
  15. When does it end?
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. Down ↘
  19. Down ↘
  20. Is it far?
  21. Do you like rain?
  22. Why are you tired?
  23. Do you like cricket?
  24. Why are you happy?
  25. Up ↗
  26. Are you tired?
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Down ↘
  30. Do you like mangoes?
  31. Down ↘
  32. Did you see it?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Did you eat it?
  35. Is it hot?
  36. How old is your dog?
  37. Who is your teacher?
  38. When does it start?
  39. Up ↗
  40. Who is your friend?

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