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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 785 · 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 game 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) When does it close? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Can you skate?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you cook?
  4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Can you swim? (c) What is your hobby?
  5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) How old is your brother? (c) When does it open?
  6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Are you busy? (c) Where do you work?
  7. 7.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — 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) Can you cook? (b) Is it ready? (c) What is your school?
  17. 17.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Do you like music?
  24. 24.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Are you ready? (c) What is your school?
  28. 28.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Do you like maths? (c) How old is your dog?
  33. 33.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Where do you study? (c) Is it far?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Can you skate?
  3. Can you cook?
  4. What is your hobby?
  5. Do you like dogs?
  6. Are you busy?
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Down ↘
  12. Down ↘
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. Up ↗
  16. What is your school?
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. Down ↘
  23. Who is your hero?
  24. Down ↘
  25. Down ↘
  26. Up ↗
  27. Are you ready?
  28. Up ↗
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. How old is your dog?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Down ↘
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. Down ↘
  39. Up ↗
  40. Where do you study?

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