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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 900 · 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) Can you dance? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Which game do you like?
  2. 2.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“What is your school?” — 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) Why are you happy? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Is it open?
  5. 5.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Do you like rain? (c) What is your school?
  7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like dogs?
  8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Do you like maths? (c) When does it open?
  9. 9.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Are you tired? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  20. 20.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“Where do you live?” — 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) Is it new? (b) Did you eat it? (c) How old is your dog?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Where do you study? (c) Are you tired?
  24. 24.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Did you see it? (c) Who is your hero?
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Did you see it?
  30. 30.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“Do you like music?” — 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) What is your hobby? (b) Are you ready? (c) Who is your friend?
  33. 33.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Why are you happy?
  39. 39.“Why are you late?” — 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) Where do you live? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Is it far?

Answer key

  1. Which game do you like?
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Is it open?
  5. Down ↘
  6. Do you like rain?
  7. Do you like dogs?
  8. Do you like maths?
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Up ↗
  12. Up ↗
  13. Down ↘
  14. Up ↗
  15. Up ↗
  16. Up ↗
  17. Down ↘
  18. Down ↘
  19. Which fruit do you like?
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. How old is your dog?
  23. Are you tired?
  24. Down ↘
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Up ↗
  28. Who is your hero?
  29. Who is your teacher?
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. Are you ready?
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. Down ↘
  36. Up ↗
  37. Up ↗
  38. Can you whistle?
  39. Down ↘
  40. Is it far?

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