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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 816 · 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.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Is it hot?
  2. 2.“What is your name?” — 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) Do you like rain? (b) Is it new? (c) When does it open?
  4. 4.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Can you dance?
  6. 6.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it far?
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Did you like it?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Where do you play? (c) Can you dance?
  14. 14.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Who is your teacher?
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Can you dance? (c) Where do you live?
  20. 20.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Do you like maths?
  24. 24.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) When does it start? (c) Did you like it?

Answer key

  1. Who is your hero?
  2. Down ↘
  3. When does it open?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Where do you play?
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Is it far?
  12. What is your hobby?
  13. Can you dance?
  14. Up ↗
  15. Up ↗
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. Who is your teacher?
  19. Where do you live?
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Who is your friend?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Down ↘
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Down ↘
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Down ↘
  35. Down ↘
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. Up ↗
  39. Up ↗
  40. Did you like it?

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