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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 890 · 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.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Are you tired? (c) When does it end?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Is it far? (c) When does it close?
  4. 4.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Are you ready?
  6. 6.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Are you hungry? (c) How old is your sister?
  10. 10.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Can you swim? (c) What is your hobby?
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Where do you live? (c) Are you hungry?
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it late?
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Are you busy?
  19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Can you whistle?
  20. 20.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Is it open? (c) Can you cook?
  23. 23.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Is it open?
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Is it ready? (c) Did you find it?
  26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Can you swim? (c) When does it end?
  27. 27.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Listen: “When does it open?” — 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) Is it open? (b) How old is your sister? (c) What is your name?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Where do you live? (c) How old is your dog?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Do you like rain?
  39. 39.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Can you skate? (c) Which song do you like?

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Are you tired?
  3. When does it close?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Are you ready?
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. How old is your sister?
  10. Down ↘
  11. Up ↗
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. What is your hobby?
  16. Are you hungry?
  17. Who is your friend?
  18. Who is your hero?
  19. Can you whistle?
  20. Down ↘
  21. Up ↗
  22. Where do you live?
  23. Down ↘
  24. How old is your brother?
  25. When does it end?
  26. Can you swim?
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. Down ↘
  34. Down ↘
  35. Down ↘
  36. Is it open?
  37. Can you cook?
  38. When does it start?
  39. Down ↘
  40. Can you skate?

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