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

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Which song do you like?
  3. Up ↗
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Are you okay?
  12. Why are you sad?
  13. Can you skate?
  14. Down ↘
  15. Up ↗
  16. Up ↗
  17. Up ↗
  18. Why are you tired?
  19. Up ↗
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. Why are you happy?
  23. Down ↘
  24. When does it close?
  25. Down ↘
  26. Up ↗
  27. Why are you late?
  28. Down ↘
  29. Down ↘
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. Did you see it?
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. Up ↗
  36. Up ↗
  37. Up ↗
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. Do you like music?

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