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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 825 · 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.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Are you busy? (c) How old is your dog?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Is it new? (c) Where do you work?
  4. 4.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Are you ready?
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Where do you work? (c) Which game do you like?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Is it late? (c) Why are you tired?
  14. 14.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Can you whistle? (c) What is your name?
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Is it open?
  19. 19.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) When does it open? (c) Do you like cricket?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Are you okay? (c) When does it close?
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Can you dance? (c) Where do you play?
  25. 25.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — 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.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Who is your hero?
  29. 29.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Are you okay? (c) How old is your cat?
  31. 31.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Are you busy?
  34. 34.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“When does it close?” — 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) Is it new? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Can you cook?
  38. 38.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“What is your school?” — 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) Do you like maths? (b) Where do you study? (c) What is your hobby?

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Are you busy?
  3. Where do you work?
  4. Down ↘
  5. Down ↘
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Which song do you like?
  12. Can you swim?
  13. Why are you tired?
  14. Up ↗
  15. Up ↗
  16. Down ↘
  17. What is your name?
  18. How old is your brother?
  19. Up ↗
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. Do you like cricket?
  23. Are you okay?
  24. Where do you play?
  25. Up ↗
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. Who is your hero?
  29. Down ↘
  30. How old is your cat?
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. Why are you happy?
  34. Up ↗
  35. Down ↘
  36. Down ↘
  37. How old is your dog?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. Do you like maths?

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