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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 771 · 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: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it late?
  5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Where do you play? (c) Can you dance?
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Who is your teacher?
  7. 7.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Is it ready?
  11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Is it hot? (c) Can you skate?
  12. 12.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Is it open? (c) Where do you live?
  15. 15.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Where do you play?
  17. 17.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Can you whistle? (c) What is your hobby?
  20. 20.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Do you like music? (c) Why are you late?
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  23. 23.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) When does it open? (c) Are you busy?
  34. 34.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Listen: “Can you cook?” — 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

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

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