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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 87 · 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.“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) How old is your cat? (b) Are you ready? (c) Can you whistle?
  4. 4.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) When does it start? (c) Are you okay?
  7. 7.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) What is your hobby? (c) How old is your brother?
  9. 9.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Can you dance? (c) Do you like dogs?
  11. 11.“Who is your friend?” — 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) How old is your sister? (c) Do you like cricket?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Are you okay? (c) Can you skate?
  14. 14.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Who is your friend?
  17. 17.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Is it hot? (c) Where do you play?
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Is it hot? (c) When does it close?
  21. 21.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Are you okay? (c) Do you like rain?
  28. 28.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.“How old is your dog?” — 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) What is your hobby? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Is it far?
  33. 33.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Is it late?
  37. 37.“Is it hot?” — 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) Can you cook? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you whistle?
  39. 39.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. How old is your cat?
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. When does it start?
  7. Up ↗
  8. Did you like it?
  9. Down ↘
  10. When does it close?
  11. Down ↘
  12. How old is your sister?
  13. How old is your dog?
  14. Down ↘
  15. Down ↘
  16. Do you like dogs?
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Where do you play?
  20. Is it hot?
  21. Up ↗
  22. Down ↘
  23. Up ↗
  24. Down ↘
  25. Down ↘
  26. Up ↗
  27. Which song do you like?
  28. Up ↗
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. Down ↘
  32. Is it far?
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. Up ↗
  36. Is it late?
  37. Up ↗
  38. What is your name?
  39. Up ↗
  40. Down ↘

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