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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 784 · 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: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Did you like it?
  3. 3.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Is it ready? (c) Do you like rain?
  11. 11.“Is it late?” — 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) How old is your cat? (b) Are you busy? (c) Can you dance?
  13. 13.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Do you like cricket?
  18. 18.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Are you ready? (c) Who is your teacher?
  20. 20.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Is it hot? (c) Which sport do you like?
  23. 23.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Where do you work? (c) Did you like it?
  28. 28.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Are you hungry?
  30. 30.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Is it far? (c) Is it open?
  35. 35.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Why are you late? (c) Did you find it?
  39. 39.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Did you like it?
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. Down ↘
  7. Down ↘
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. When does it start?
  11. Up ↗
  12. How old is your cat?
  13. Down ↘
  14. Up ↗
  15. Down ↘
  16. Up ↗
  17. Do you like cricket?
  18. Up ↗
  19. Who is your teacher?
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Which sport do you like?
  23. Down ↘
  24. Up ↗
  25. Down ↘
  26. Up ↗
  27. Where do you work?
  28. Up ↗
  29. Which fruit do you like?
  30. Down ↘
  31. Down ↘
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Where do you live?
  35. Down ↘
  36. Up ↗
  37. Up ↗
  38. Did you find it?
  39. Down ↘
  40. Up ↗

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