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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 924 · 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: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Can you swim? (c) Do you like maths?
  4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Which game do you like?
  5. 5.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Did you eat it?
  8. 8.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Did you see it? (c) Where do you live?
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Is it late?
  13. 13.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Are you busy? (c) Which sport do you like?
  15. 15.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Which song do you like? (c) When does it close?
  18. 18.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Why are you happy?
  20. 20.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.“Who is your teacher?” — 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) Why are you late? (b) Where do you study? (c) Can you whistle?
  30. 30.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Is it hot? (c) Which game do you like?
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Can you cook? (c) How old is your dog?
  33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Do you like music?
  34. 34.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Did you like it?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Where do you study? (c) Can you dance?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) When does it open? (c) Can you swim?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Up ↗
  3. What is your hobby?
  4. Are you hungry?
  5. Down ↘
  6. Up ↗
  7. Did you eat it?
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Where do you live?
  12. When does it close?
  13. Up ↗
  14. Which sport do you like?
  15. Up ↗
  16. Up ↗
  17. Is it new?
  18. Up ↗
  19. Can you skate?
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Down ↘
  24. Down ↘
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Up ↗
  28. Down ↘
  29. Can you whistle?
  30. Up ↗
  31. Is it hot?
  32. How old is your dog?
  33. Do you like music?
  34. Down ↘
  35. Down ↘
  36. Down ↘
  37. Down ↘
  38. Did you like it?
  39. Where do you study?
  40. Can you swim?

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