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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 914 · 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: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Why are you late? (c) Did you like it?
  6. 6.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Do you like music? (c) Is it open?
  8. 8.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) What is your school? (c) Are you okay?
  10. 10.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“Why are you happy?” — 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) Are you tired? (b) Do you like music? (c) Where do you live?
  15. 15.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Where do you study?
  24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Are you tired?
  25. 25.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.“Did you like it?” — 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 brother? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Are you busy?
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Where do you live? (c) Why are you sad?
  31. 31.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “Is it ready?” — 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) Do you like cricket? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it hot?
  35. 35.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — 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) Is it hot? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Are you tired?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Do you like rain?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Down ↘
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. Did you like it?
  6. Up ↗
  7. Why are you late?
  8. Down ↘
  9. Are you okay?
  10. Up ↗
  11. Down ↘
  12. Down ↘
  13. Down ↘
  14. Where do you live?
  15. Down ↘
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Up ↗
  20. Down ↘
  21. Up ↗
  22. Down ↘
  23. Where do you study?
  24. Are you tired?
  25. Up ↗
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Are you busy?
  30. Do you like cricket?
  31. Down ↘
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Which fruit do you like?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. Down ↘
  39. How old is your brother?
  40. How old is your dog?

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