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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 827 · 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.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Are you tired?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Is it late? (c) When does it end?
  4. 4.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Did you see it? (c) Are you tired?
  9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Are you okay? (c) Can you swim?
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Where do you work? (c) Did you eat it?
  11. 11.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Can you cook? (c) When does it end?
  15. 15.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “Can you dance?” — 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) What is your school? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Are you okay?
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Is it hot?
  20. 20.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Can you cook?
  23. 23.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Is it hot? (c) Do you like dogs?
  26. 26.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Is it hot? (c) How old is your cat?
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like maths?
  36. 36.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Is it far?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Where do you play? (c) Did you eat it?
  39. 39.“When does it close?” — 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) Can you skate? (b) Why are you happy? (c) What is your hobby?

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Which fruit do you like?
  3. Is it late?
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. Down ↘
  8. How old is your sister?
  9. Who is your hero?
  10. Where do you work?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Down ↘
  13. Up ↗
  14. When does it end?
  15. Up ↗
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. What is your school?
  19. What is your hobby?
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. When does it close?
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. Which song do you like?
  26. Up ↗
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. Down ↘
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Is it hot?
  35. Do you like maths?
  36. Down ↘
  37. Is it far?
  38. Where do you play?
  39. Down ↘
  40. Can you skate?

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