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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 865 · 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 sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Can you dance?” — 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) Do you like dogs? (c) Do you like cricket?
  4. 4.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“Are you hungry?” — 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) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Who is your friend?
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Is it hot? (c) Is it ready?
  13. 13.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Is it ready? (c) Do you like maths?
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Is it hot? (c) Which song do you like?
  22. 22.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Can you skate? (c) What is your name?
  24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Can you dance? (c) Which sport do you like?
  25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Are you ready?
  26. 26.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Is it far? (c) Are you busy?
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Why are you sad? (c) When does it open?
  31. 31.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Why are you late?
  33. 33.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Did you like it? (c) Which sport do you like?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) When does it start? (c) Is it ready?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Is it late? (c) Can you cook?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Where do you play? (c) Is it hot?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Up ↗
  3. Where do you work?
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. Down ↘
  10. Down ↘
  11. Who is your friend?
  12. When does it end?
  13. Up ↗
  14. Down ↘
  15. Up ↗
  16. Up ↗
  17. Up ↗
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. What is your name?
  21. Which song do you like?
  22. Down ↘
  23. Can you skate?
  24. Can you dance?
  25. Are you ready?
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. Down ↘
  29. Which sport do you like?
  30. Do you like rain?
  31. Up ↗
  32. Is it new?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Down ↘
  35. Down ↘
  36. Down ↘
  37. Did you like it?
  38. Is it ready?
  39. Where do you live?
  40. Is it hot?

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