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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 769 · 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) Did you see it? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Who is your teacher?
  2. 2.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  5. 5.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Are you tired? (c) When does it open?
  8. 8.“Can you dance?” — 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) Is it ready? (b) When does it end? (c) Is it far?
  10. 10.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Where do you work?
  12. 12.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “Do you like music?” — 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) Which song do you like? (b) Are you busy? (c) How old is your dog?
  21. 21.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Where do you play? (c) Is it new?
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Is it open? (c) Where do you study?
  25. 25.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Why are you late? (c) Do you like rain?
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Are you busy? (c) Is it ready?
  28. 28.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) When does it close? (c) How old is your cat?
  30. 30.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you ready?
  36. 36.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Can you swim?
  39. 39.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Did you see it?
  2. Down ↘
  3. Up ↗
  4. Did you eat it?
  5. Down ↘
  6. Up ↗
  7. When does it open?
  8. Up ↗
  9. When does it end?
  10. Down ↘
  11. Do you like maths?
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. Down ↘
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Up ↗
  20. Are you busy?
  21. Up ↗
  22. Down ↘
  23. Is it new?
  24. Where do you study?
  25. Down ↘
  26. Why are you late?
  27. Which song do you like?
  28. Up ↗
  29. Can you whistle?
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. Down ↘
  33. Down ↘
  34. Down ↘
  35. Where do you work?
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. How old is your dog?
  39. Up ↗
  40. Down ↘

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