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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 777 · 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: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Is it far?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Did you find it? (c) How old is your brother?
  4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Where do you work? (c) Why are you sad?
  5. 5.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Do you like music?
  8. 8.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — 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 music? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Which game do you like?
  11. 11.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Do you like music?
  13. 13.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Is it new? (c) What is your hobby?
  17. 17.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Is it new?
  31. 31.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Listen: “Can you cook?” — 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) Is it hot? (b) When does it end? (c) Can you swim?
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Where do you live? (c) Do you like cricket?
  37. 37.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Is it far?
  3. How old is your brother?
  4. Is it hot?
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Do you like music?
  8. Up ↗
  9. Down ↘
  10. Which game do you like?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Who is your hero?
  13. Down ↘
  14. Up ↗
  15. Down ↘
  16. What is your hobby?
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Down ↘
  23. Down ↘
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Down ↘
  27. Down ↘
  28. Up ↗
  29. Down ↘
  30. Is it new?
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. Down ↘
  34. Up ↗
  35. When does it end?
  36. Do you like cricket?
  37. Down ↘
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. Up ↗

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