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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 873 · 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 DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Can you dance? (c) How old is your cat?
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Why are you late?
  3. 3.“Are you busy?” — 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) Is it new? (b) Where do you work? (c) Why are you late?
  5. 5.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) What is your school? (c) Can you dance?
  13. 13.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Is it ready? (c) Which sport do you like?
  15. 15.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Can you skate? (c) Is it late?
  18. 18.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you tired?
  21. 21.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.“How old is your sister?” — 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) Do you like mangoes? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Where do you play?
  25. 25.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) What is your school? (c) Are you ready?
  27. 27.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Listen: “Is it ready?” — 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) How old is your cat? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Which sport do you like?
  33. 33.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Is it ready?
  39. 39.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. How old is your cat?
  2. Why are you late?
  3. Up ↗
  4. Is it new?
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Down ↘
  9. Down ↘
  10. Down ↘
  11. Up ↗
  12. Can you dance?
  13. Down ↘
  14. Is it ready?
  15. Down ↘
  16. Up ↗
  17. Where do you study?
  18. Up ↗
  19. Up ↗
  20. Are you tired?
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Down ↘
  24. Do you like mangoes?
  25. Up ↗
  26. What is your school?
  27. Up ↗
  28. Down ↘
  29. Down ↘
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. Are you hungry?
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. Why are you happy?
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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