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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 787 · 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: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Are you busy? (c) Do you like maths?
  4. 4.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“Is it new?” — 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) Is it open? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Did you find it?
  9. 9.“Is it late?” — 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) Which fruit do you like? (b) Can you skate? (c) Is it ready?
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Do you like music? (c) How old is your cat?
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Are you ready?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Where do you play? (c) Can you whistle?
  14. 14.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“Did you eat it?” — 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) How old is your brother? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) When does it open?
  17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Which song do you like? (c) How old is your dog?
  18. 18.“When does it start?” — 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) Do you like maths? (b) Are you ready? (c) Where do you study?
  20. 20.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.“Where do you play?” — 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) Can you dance? (b) Did you find it? (c) How old is your sister?
  24. 24.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Where do you study? (c) Is it open?
  29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Where do you play? (c) Which song do you like?
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Are you ready? (c) Can you cook?
  31. 31.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Can you whistle? (c) How old is your dog?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Did you see it? (c) Are you tired?
  38. 38.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Which sport do you like?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Is it new?

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. When does it close?
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Who is your friend?
  9. Up ↗
  10. Which fruit do you like?
  11. Do you like music?
  12. Who is your teacher?
  13. Where do you play?
  14. Up ↗
  15. Up ↗
  16. Do you like mangoes?
  17. Can you swim?
  18. Down ↘
  19. Where do you study?
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. Down ↘
  23. How old is your sister?
  24. Down ↘
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Up ↗
  28. Is it open?
  29. Are you hungry?
  30. How old is your cat?
  31. Down ↘
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. Down ↘
  36. Can you whistle?
  37. Who is your hero?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Which sport do you like?
  40. Is it new?

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