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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 905 · 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.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — 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) Who is your teacher? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Can you dance?
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) When does it start? (c) Can you dance?
  6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Where do you work?
  7. 7.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Are you okay? (c) Is it open?
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Can you swim?
  10. 10.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Can you swim?
  13. 13.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Listen: “Where do you study?” — 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) Is it far? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Do you like rain?
  16. 16.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Can you cook? (c) Can you dance?
  18. 18.“Can you cook?” — 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) Which fruit do you like? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Are you busy?
  20. 20.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“Why are you late?” — 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) When does it end? (b) Did you see it? (c) Is it late?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Did you like it? (c) Where do you play?
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) What is your hobby?
  25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Is it open? (c) How old is your sister?
  26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Where do you live?
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Where do you play? (c) Is it far?
  28. 28.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Where do you live? (c) Did you eat it?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Is it far? (c) Where do you work?
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Is it ready?
  33. 33.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.“Did you like it?” — 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) When does it start? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Is it late?
  39. 39.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) When does it end? (c) Are you tired?

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Down ↘
  3. Down ↘
  4. Can you dance?
  5. When does it start?
  6. Do you like cricket?
  7. Down ↘
  8. Why are you happy?
  9. Can you swim?
  10. Up ↗
  11. Down ↘
  12. Where do you study?
  13. Up ↗
  14. Down ↘
  15. Which sport do you like?
  16. Down ↘
  17. Who is your hero?
  18. Up ↗
  19. Which fruit do you like?
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. When does it end?
  23. Did you like it?
  24. What is your hobby?
  25. Is it open?
  26. Where do you live?
  27. Where do you play?
  28. Up ↗
  29. Up ↗
  30. Did you eat it?
  31. Is it far?
  32. Which game do you like?
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. Is it late?
  39. Down ↘
  40. Are you tired?

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