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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 903 · 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.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Are you busy? (c) Is it hot?
  3. 3.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Can you dance? (c) Do you like rain?
  6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) What is your school? (c) Is it ready?
  7. 7.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Do you like mangoes?” — 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) Do you like cricket? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Are you ready?
  10. 10.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Can you swim? (c) Why are you sad?
  17. 17.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) What is your name?
  24. 24.Listen: “Is it hot?” — 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) Do you like rain? (b) What is your school? (c) Are you hungry?
  26. 26.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Are you busy? (c) How old is your sister?
  29. 29.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Do you like music? (c) How old is your cat?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Where do you study? (c) Where do you live?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Can you whistle? (c) When does it start?
  40. 40.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

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

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