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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 913 · 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) When does it close? (c) Is it far?
  11. 11.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Did you like it? (c) What is your hobby?
  14. 14.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “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) Are you tired? (b) Where do you work? (c) Is it open?
  17. 17.“Are you hungry?” — 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.Listen: “Is it hot?” — 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) Are you tired? (b) Did you find it? (c) What is your hobby?
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Are you okay? (c) Are you hungry?
  22. 22.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Can you skate?
  26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Is it hot?
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Can you cook? (c) How old is your cat?
  28. 28.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you whistle?
  30. 30.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it late?
  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) Is it far? (b) Are you ready? (c) Who is your hero?
  35. 35.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Are you hungry?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Where do you play? (c) Can you cook?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Do you like rain? (c) What is your hobby?
  39. 39.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Down ↘
  3. Down ↘
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. Is it far?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Down ↘
  13. Did you like it?
  14. Down ↘
  15. Down ↘
  16. Where do you work?
  17. Up ↗
  18. Up ↗
  19. Up ↗
  20. What is your hobby?
  21. Which game do you like?
  22. Down ↘
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. Where do you study?
  26. Why are you happy?
  27. How old is your cat?
  28. Up ↗
  29. What is your name?
  30. Up ↗
  31. Down ↘
  32. Is it late?
  33. Up ↗
  34. Who is your hero?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Which fruit do you like?
  37. Can you cook?
  38. Do you like rain?
  39. Up ↗
  40. Down ↘

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