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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 93 · 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.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Are you tired?
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Is it hot? (c) Why are you tired?
  6. 6.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) When does it close? (c) What is your school?
  9. 9.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Do you like maths? (c) What is your school?
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Are you hungry?
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Who is your teacher?
  13. 13.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“What is your name?” — 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.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Is it new? (c) Is it ready?
  25. 25.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Which game do you like?
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you busy?
  29. 29.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) What is your school? (c) Is it hot?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Are you ready? (c) Where do you play?
  32. 32.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Can you swim?
  34. 34.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.“Do you like music?” — 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) Where do you live? (b) When does it open? (c) Is it far?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Who is your friend?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Down ↘
  3. Up ↗
  4. Are you tired?
  5. Why are you tired?
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Is it new?
  9. Down ↘
  10. What is your school?
  11. Are you hungry?
  12. Do you like cricket?
  13. Down ↘
  14. Down ↘
  15. Down ↘
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Who is your teacher?
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Which game do you like?
  28. Where do you play?
  29. Down ↘
  30. Is it hot?
  31. Are you ready?
  32. Up ↗
  33. What is your hobby?
  34. Down ↘
  35. Up ↗
  36. Up ↗
  37. Up ↗
  38. Up ↗
  39. Is it far?
  40. Do you like rain?

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