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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 936 · 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: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Where do you play? (c) Can you dance?
  3. 3.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Do you like maths?
  9. 9.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) When does it open? (c) Are you ready?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) What is your name? (c) Are you hungry?
  14. 14.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — 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) Is it far? (b) Are you ready? (c) Who is your hero?
  21. 21.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Is it ready? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  26. 26.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Is it late?
  31. 31.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Is it late?
  36. 36.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Are you tired?
  40. 40.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Where do you play?
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. What is your hobby?
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Up ↗
  12. Are you ready?
  13. What is your name?
  14. Up ↗
  15. Up ↗
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. Down ↘
  19. Down ↘
  20. Who is your hero?
  21. Up ↗
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Down ↘
  25. Is it ready?
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Down ↘
  29. Down ↘
  30. How old is your cat?
  31. Down ↘
  32. Down ↘
  33. Down ↘
  34. Up ↗
  35. Is it late?
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. Up ↗
  39. Why are you tired?
  40. Down ↘

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