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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 84 · 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 UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  2. 2.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Do you like music? (c) Who is your hero?
  4. 4.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Is it open?
  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.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Did you like it? (c) Why are you late?
  10. 10.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Do you like maths? (c) When does it end?
  13. 13.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“Is it ready?” — 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) Is it far? (b) Do you like rain? (c) How old is your brother?
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) What is your name? (c) How old is your dog?
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Is it far?
  18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Are you ready?
  19. 19.“What is your hobby?” — 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) Why are you tired? (b) Where do you live? (c) Can you swim?
  21. 21.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Did you find it? (c) How old is your brother?
  23. 23.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) When does it close?
  29. 29.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Is it hot?
  32. 32.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Is it open? (c) What is your hobby?
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Can you cook? (c) Where do you study?
  35. 35.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Who is your hero?
  37. 37.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Can you swim? (c) What is your name?

Answer key

  1. Do you like mangoes?
  2. Down ↘
  3. Do you like music?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Which song do you like?
  7. Down ↘
  8. Down ↘
  9. Why are you late?
  10. Down ↘
  11. Down ↘
  12. Do you like maths?
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. How old is your brother?
  16. Do you like dogs?
  17. Which sport do you like?
  18. Are you ready?
  19. Down ↘
  20. Can you swim?
  21. Up ↗
  22. Did you find it?
  23. Up ↗
  24. Down ↘
  25. Down ↘
  26. Up ↗
  27. Up ↗
  28. When does it close?
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. Is it hot?
  32. Up ↗
  33. What is your hobby?
  34. Can you cook?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Who is your hero?
  37. Up ↗
  38. Down ↘
  39. Up ↗
  40. What is your name?

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