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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 794 · 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: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Where do you work?
  7. 7.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) What is your school? (c) Where do you play?
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Where do you live? (c) Are you busy?
  11. 11.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Can you swim? (c) Where do you play?
  20. 20.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Is it far? (c) How old is your cat?
  34. 34.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you skate?
  36. 36.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Is it far? (c) How old is your brother?
  38. 38.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Are you ready? (c) Where do you study?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) What is your school?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Down ↘
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Can you whistle?
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. Do you like dogs?
  10. Where do you live?
  11. Up ↗
  12. Down ↘
  13. Down ↘
  14. Down ↘
  15. Up ↗
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. Up ↗
  19. Can you swim?
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Down ↘
  23. Down ↘
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. Down ↘
  33. Is it far?
  34. Up ↗
  35. What is your name?
  36. Down ↘
  37. How old is your brother?
  38. Down ↘
  39. Are you ready?
  40. What is your school?

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