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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 783 · 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 DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Are you tired? (c) Is it far?
  3. 3.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Why are you late?
  7. 7.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Are you busy? (c) Where do you play?
  9. 9.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — 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) Which fruit do you like? (b) Is it late? (c) Can you swim?
  11. 11.“Where do you live?” — 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) Is it new? (b) Why are you late? (c) Is it late?
  13. 13.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Is it open?
  19. 19.“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 DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Did you like it? (c) Who is your hero?
  21. 21.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Is it late?
  26. 26.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Did you like it?
  28. 28.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Can you whistle?
  32. 32.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  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 UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) What is your name? (c) Are you hungry?
  36. 36.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. How old is your sister?
  3. Down ↘
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. Can you skate?
  7. Up ↗
  8. Where do you play?
  9. Down ↘
  10. Which fruit do you like?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Why are you late?
  13. Down ↘
  14. Down ↘
  15. Down ↘
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. Is it open?
  19. Down ↘
  20. Who is your hero?
  21. Up ↗
  22. Up ↗
  23. Down ↘
  24. Down ↘
  25. Is it late?
  26. Up ↗
  27. Where do you study?
  28. Down ↘
  29. Down ↘
  30. Down ↘
  31. Where do you live?
  32. Up ↗
  33. Down ↘
  34. Down ↘
  35. Are you hungry?
  36. Up ↗
  37. Down ↘
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. Up ↗

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