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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 767 · 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.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Where do you study? (c) Can you skate?
  2. 2.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Do you like music?
  13. 13.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — 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 live? (b) Is it far? (c) How old is your dog?
  16. 16.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Who is your hero?
  22. 22.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“Can you skate?” — 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) Can you whistle? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Are you hungry?
  26. 26.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — 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) Which song do you like? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Why are you late?
  33. 33.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — 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) What is your school? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you hungry?
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Why are you tired?
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Are you okay?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Can you whistle? (c) When does it start?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Why are you late? (c) What is your hobby?
  39. 39.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Can you skate?
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Up ↗
  12. Which fruit do you like?
  13. Up ↗
  14. Down ↘
  15. Is it far?
  16. Up ↗
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Down ↘
  20. Up ↗
  21. Can you whistle?
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. How old is your brother?
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Down ↘
  29. Down ↘
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. Do you like maths?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Are you hungry?
  35. Can you dance?
  36. Are you okay?
  37. When does it start?
  38. Is it open?
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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