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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 835 · 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.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Is it open?
  4. 4.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) When does it start? (c) Can you dance?
  6. 6.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — 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) Is it far? (b) When does it open? (c) Did you find it?
  15. 15.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Can you cook? (c) Are you tired?
  17. 17.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it open?
  20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) When does it end? (c) Do you like cricket?
  21. 21.“Do you like dogs?” — 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) Is it hot? (b) What is your name? (c) Is it open?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Where do you play? (c) Can you skate?
  24. 24.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Are you tired? (c) Why are you late?
  28. 28.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Did you eat it?
  37. 37.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Can you whistle? (c) What is your school?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) When does it open? (c) Are you busy?
  40. 40.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

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

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