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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 79 · 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.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Is it far? (c) Why are you late?
  6. 6.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Did you find it? (c) What is your name?
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Are you busy?
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Do you like maths? (c) When does it open?
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Did you see it? (c) Why are you sad?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Are you tired? (c) Do you like music?
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Is it late? (c) Why are you sad?
  15. 15.Listen: “Is it far?” — 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.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Are you tired? (c) How old is your brother?
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Is it hot?
  19. 19.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Do you like rain?
  25. 25.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — 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) When does it open? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Why are you tired?
  28. 28.“Do you like music?” — 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) Do you like cricket? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Who is your hero?
  30. 30.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) When does it open? (c) Who is your teacher?
  35. 35.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) How old is your brother? (c) When does it start?
  37. 37.“What is your school?” — 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) Where do you work? (c) Is it far?
  39. 39.“Where do you work?” — 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) How old is your dog? (b) Is it open? (c) Are you ready?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Down ↘
  5. Why are you late?
  6. Up ↗
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. What is your name?
  10. Why are you tired?
  11. Do you like maths?
  12. Why are you sad?
  13. Which game do you like?
  14. Is it late?
  15. Up ↗
  16. Down ↘
  17. Are you tired?
  18. How old is your brother?
  19. Up ↗
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. Down ↘
  23. Down ↘
  24. Do you like rain?
  25. Down ↘
  26. Down ↘
  27. Did you eat it?
  28. Up ↗
  29. Who is your hero?
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. Down ↘
  34. Do you like cricket?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Are you hungry?
  37. Down ↘
  38. Is it far?
  39. Down ↘
  40. How old is your dog?

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