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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 864 · 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.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Can you dance? (c) Where do you play?
  5. 5.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Is it new? (c) Why are you happy?
  20. 20.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Where do you study? (c) Is it hot?
  22. 22.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like maths?
  24. 24.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Can you whistle?
  26. 26.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Can you swim?
  29. 29.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Are you tired?” — 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.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Where do you study? (c) Why are you late?
  36. 36.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Do you like maths?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) How old is your dog?
  40. 40.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Down ↘
  3. Down ↘
  4. Can you dance?
  5. Down ↘
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. Down ↘
  10. Up ↗
  11. Up ↗
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. Up ↗
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Is it new?
  20. Down ↘
  21. Where do you study?
  22. Up ↗
  23. Where do you play?
  24. Down ↘
  25. What is your hobby?
  26. Up ↗
  27. Up ↗
  28. Can you swim?
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. Down ↘
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Down ↘
  35. Do you like cricket?
  36. Up ↗
  37. Up ↗
  38. How old is your brother?
  39. How old is your dog?
  40. Up ↗

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