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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 88 · 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.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Listen: “Can you cook?” — 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) Did you see it? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Do you like maths?
  4. 4.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Can you skate? (c) Which song do you like?
  10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) When does it end? (c) What is your school?
  11. 11.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Is it far? (c) Which song do you like?
  17. 17.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Listen: “Do you like music?” — 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) Did you find it? (b) Are you busy? (c) Why are you late?
  26. 26.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Is it open?
  30. 30.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“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) Where do you play? (b) Is it ready? (c) How old is your brother?
  33. 33.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Did you eat it? (c) What is your school?
  36. 36.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Up ↗
  3. Why are you tired?
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. Which song do you like?
  10. Can you cook?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Down ↘
  13. Down ↘
  14. Down ↘
  15. Up ↗
  16. Is it far?
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. Why are you late?
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. Down ↘
  29. Which game do you like?
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. Is it ready?
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. What is your school?
  36. Down ↘
  37. Down ↘
  38. Down ↘
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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