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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 929 · 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.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Is it new? (c) Are you okay?
  4. 4.Listen: “Where do you work?” — 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) Do you like dogs? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Are you okay?
  6. 6.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Are you busy?
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Where do you study?
  10. 10.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Listen: “Is it late?” — 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 swim? (b) Is it far? (c) Which game do you like?
  21. 21.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Where do you live? (c) Did you like it?
  25. 25.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) What is your name? (c) Is it open?
  28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you tired?
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Are you busy? (c) Which song do you like?
  30. 30.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Where do you play? (c) Where do you study?
  32. 32.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Is it new? (c) Are you ready?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Is it new? (c) Do you like rain?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) What is your name? (c) Do you like rain?
  39. 39.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

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

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