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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 904 · 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.“Who is your hero?” — 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) Can you skate? (b) Do you like rain? (c) When does it start?
  3. 3.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) What is your name? (c) Is it far?
  5. 5.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Where do you work? (c) When does it end?
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Is it open? (c) How old is your brother?
  11. 11.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  13. 13.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Can you cook? (c) What is your name?
  21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) What is your school? (c) Where do you live?
  22. 22.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) How old is your cat?
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Why are you late?
  26. 26.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “When does it end?” — 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) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Do you like cricket?
  30. 30.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Are you busy?
  32. 32.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Is it ready? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Is it far? (c) Are you okay?
  36. 36.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Do you like music? (c) Do you like cricket?
  40. 40.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. When does it start?
  3. Up ↗
  4. Is it far?
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Down ↘
  9. Do you like music?
  10. How old is your brother?
  11. Up ↗
  12. Do you like maths?
  13. Up ↗
  14. Down ↘
  15. Up ↗
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. What is your name?
  21. Are you hungry?
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. How old is your cat?
  25. Why are you late?
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Up ↗
  29. Do you like cricket?
  30. Down ↘
  31. Are you busy?
  32. Down ↘
  33. Up ↗
  34. Which fruit do you like?
  35. Which song do you like?
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. Down ↘
  39. Who is your hero?
  40. Up ↗

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