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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 848 · 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) Did you see it? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Is it hot?
  3. 3.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Is it hot?
  5. 5.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Listen: “Why are you late?” — 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) Can you cook? (b) Where do you study? (c) Are you tired?
  10. 10.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Where do you work?
  13. 13.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Are you okay?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Are you hungry?
  16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Is it far? (c) Did you see it?
  17. 17.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Who is your teacher?
  21. 21.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) What is your name? (c) Do you like dogs?
  30. 30.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Are you busy? (c) Are you tired?
  36. 36.Listen: “Did you find it?” — 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) Can you dance? (b) When does it open? (c) Where do you study?
  38. 38.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — 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) Is it open? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Where do you live?

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Who is your teacher?
  3. Up ↗
  4. Is it hot?
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Down ↘
  9. Where do you study?
  10. Up ↗
  11. Up ↗
  12. Where do you work?
  13. Up ↗
  14. Why are you happy?
  15. Are you hungry?
  16. Which game do you like?
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Do you like cricket?
  21. Up ↗
  22. Down ↘
  23. Down ↘
  24. Down ↘
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Up ↗
  29. Do you like dogs?
  30. Down ↘
  31. Down ↘
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Down ↘
  35. How old is your brother?
  36. Up ↗
  37. Can you dance?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. Is it open?

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