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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 918 · 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: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Is it hot? (c) Where do you play?
  6. 6.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “Where do you work?” — 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) Are you ready? (b) What is your school? (c) Do you like dogs?
  13. 13.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Did you eat it?
  15. 15.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) When does it close? (c) Can you whistle?
  17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) When does it close? (c) Why are you tired?
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Did you find it? (c) When does it open?
  19. 19.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Why are you tired? (c) When does it close?
  21. 21.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.“Can you skate?” — 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 cat? (b) Do you like maths? (c) What is your hobby?
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Is it new? (c) Are you hungry?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Can you skate? (c) Where do you work?
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Do you like dogs?
  33. 33.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) What is your name? (c) Is it ready?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Can you cook?

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. Up ↗
  4. Down ↘
  5. Where do you play?
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Down ↘
  12. What is your school?
  13. Down ↘
  14. Did you eat it?
  15. Up ↗
  16. Can you whistle?
  17. Is it open?
  18. When does it open?
  19. Down ↘
  20. Are you busy?
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Down ↘
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Do you like maths?
  30. Why are you happy?
  31. Where do you work?
  32. Why are you sad?
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. Down ↘
  36. Up ↗
  37. Up ↗
  38. Up ↗
  39. Is it ready?
  40. How old is your sister?

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