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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 862 · 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) Which fruit do you like? (c) Did you eat it?
  2. 2.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Is it far? (c) Why are you sad?
  4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Are you busy? (c) Do you like cricket?
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Do you like maths?
  6. 6.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Where do you play? (c) Can you whistle?
  10. 10.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — 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) Do you like rain? (b) When does it open? (c) Is it hot?
  17. 17.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Is it late? (c) How old is your sister?
  25. 25.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Is it ready? (c) Which sport do you like?
  29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Where do you study? (c) Did you like it?
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) When does it end? (c) Is it late?
  31. 31.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Where do you live? (c) Why are you late?
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Where do you work?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Is it late? (c) Do you like music?
  38. 38.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Can you skate? (c) Did you find it?

Answer key

  1. Did you eat it?
  2. Down ↘
  3. Why are you sad?
  4. How old is your cat?
  5. Which fruit do you like?
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Up ↗
  9. Can you whistle?
  10. Up ↗
  11. Down ↘
  12. Down ↘
  13. Down ↘
  14. Down ↘
  15. Down ↘
  16. When does it open?
  17. Up ↗
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Down ↘
  23. Up ↗
  24. Is it late?
  25. Up ↗
  26. Down ↘
  27. Down ↘
  28. Which sport do you like?
  29. Did you like it?
  30. When does it end?
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. Down ↘
  34. Down ↘
  35. Is it ready?
  36. Do you like mangoes?
  37. How old is your brother?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Up ↗
  40. What is your school?

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