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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 861 · 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.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Why are you late?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Which sport do you like?
  4. 4.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you hungry?
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) When does it open? (c) Are you busy?
  12. 12.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Is it late? (c) When does it open?
  19. 19.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Can you cook?
  28. 28.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Is it far? (c) Are you ready?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Is it late?
  38. 38.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) When does it close? (c) Are you hungry?
  40. 40.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Did you eat it?
  3. Do you like mangoes?
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. Where do you work?
  11. Are you busy?
  12. Down ↘
  13. Up ↗
  14. Down ↘
  15. Down ↘
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. When does it open?
  19. Up ↗
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Down ↘
  23. Up ↗
  24. Down ↘
  25. Up ↗
  26. Down ↘
  27. Which game do you like?
  28. Up ↗
  29. Down ↘
  30. Up ↗
  31. Down ↘
  32. Down ↘
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. Up ↗
  36. Where do you play?
  37. Who is your friend?
  38. Up ↗
  39. When does it close?
  40. Up ↗

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