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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 926 · 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.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) What is your hobby? (c) When does it start?
  4. 4.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  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 DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Is it open? (c) Why are you late?
  8. 8.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Can you cook? (c) Can you whistle?
  10. 10.“Do you like rain?” — 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) Do you like music? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Can you swim?
  12. 12.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Is it far? (c) What is your name?
  15. 15.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) What is your school? (c) Is it open?
  19. 19.“Who is your hero?” — 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) Can you whistle? (b) Is it hot? (c) How old is your dog?
  21. 21.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Listen: “Did you find it?” — 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) Is it hot? (b) Where do you study? (c) What is your name?
  33. 33.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Can you whistle?
  35. 35.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — 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.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Why are you sad? (c) What is your hobby?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Why are you late? (c) How old is your cat?
  39. 39.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Down ↘
  3. Do you like dogs?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. Up ↗
  7. Why are you late?
  8. Down ↘
  9. How old is your brother?
  10. Up ↗
  11. Which game do you like?
  12. Down ↘
  13. Down ↘
  14. Is it far?
  15. Up ↗
  16. Up ↗
  17. Down ↘
  18. What is your school?
  19. Down ↘
  20. How old is your dog?
  21. Up ↗
  22. Up ↗
  23. Down ↘
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Up ↗
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. Is it hot?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Where do you work?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Can you swim?
  38. Did you eat it?
  39. Down ↘
  40. Up ↗

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