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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 910 · 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 UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you whistle?
  2. 2.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like cricket?
  13. 13.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Do you like music? (c) Why are you happy?
  15. 15.Listen: “Can you dance?” — 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) Are you hungry? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Which sport do you like?
  17. 17.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) What is your name? (c) Are you okay?
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Which game do you like?
  31. 31.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Is it late? (c) Do you like cricket?
  33. 33.“Which fruit do you like?” — 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) Did you eat it? (b) Can you cook? (c) Who is your friend?
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Did you see it? (c) What is your hobby?
  36. 36.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Where do you work?
  38. 38.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Do you like music? (c) Do you like rain?
  40. 40.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Can you whistle?
  2. Down ↘
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Up ↗
  9. Down ↘
  10. Up ↗
  11. Up ↗
  12. Do you like cricket?
  13. Down ↘
  14. Why are you happy?
  15. Up ↗
  16. Which sport do you like?
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Up ↗
  20. Up ↗
  21. Up ↗
  22. Up ↗
  23. Down ↘
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Are you okay?
  30. Do you like rain?
  31. Up ↗
  32. Where do you study?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Who is your friend?
  35. Did you see it?
  36. Down ↘
  37. Is it late?
  38. Down ↘
  39. What is your school?
  40. Down ↘

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