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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 842 · 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.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Are you tired? (c) Do you like cricket?
  4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) When does it close? (c) Do you like dogs?
  5. 5.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Can you skate?
  9. 9.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Where do you play? (c) Can you whistle?
  11. 11.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — 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) Can you swim? (b) When does it start? (c) Do you like music?
  20. 20.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — 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) Who is your hero? (b) Is it new? (c) How old is your dog?
  23. 23.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Is it ready?
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) What is your school? (c) Did you like it?
  26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Can you swim?
  27. 27.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Where do you play? (c) Where do you live?
  30. 30.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Is it late?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Did you see it?

Answer key

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

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