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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 82 · 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 song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.“Did you like it?” — 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) Why are you tired? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Do you like dogs?
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Can you skate? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  7. 7.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Where do you live? (c) Do you like cricket?
  13. 13.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Do you like maths?
  16. 16.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  21. 21.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — 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.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Is it hot? (c) When does it close?
  30. 30.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“Do you like cricket?” — 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 rain? (b) How old is your dog? (c) How old is your sister?
  35. 35.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) What is your school? (c) Are you tired?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like cricket?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Where do you live? (c) Can you skate?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Up ↗
  5. Why are you tired?
  6. Which fruit do you like?
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Up ↗
  12. Where do you live?
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. What is your name?
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. Do you like mangoes?
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Down ↘
  25. Down ↘
  26. Down ↘
  27. Down ↘
  28. Up ↗
  29. When does it close?
  30. Up ↗
  31. Down ↘
  32. Down ↘
  33. Up ↗
  34. Do you like rain?
  35. Down ↘
  36. Up ↗
  37. Down ↘
  38. Are you tired?
  39. Where do you play?
  40. Can you skate?

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