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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 94 · 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.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“Can you swim?” — 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) Is it new? (b) When does it start? (c) Where do you live?
  4. 4.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) What is your school? (c) Did you see it?
  7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Are you hungry?
  8. 8.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) When does it close? (c) Are you busy?
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Do you like music? (c) Why are you sad?
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Can you skate? (c) How old is your cat?
  13. 13.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Did you like it? (c) Who is your friend?
  19. 19.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Is it far?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Why are you late?
  24. 24.“Do you like dogs?” — 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.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Are you tired? (c) When does it end?
  29. 29.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“Which game do you like?” — 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) Who is your hero? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Can you swim?
  32. 32.“Is it hot?” — 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) Do you like music? (c) Are you okay?
  34. 34.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Did you see it? (c) When does it end?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Is it open? (c) Is it new?
  38. 38.Listen: “Are you ready?” — 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) Which game do you like? (b) Can you skate? (c) Did you see it?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Do you like dogs?

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. Is it new?
  4. Down ↘
  5. Down ↘
  6. What is your school?
  7. Why are you sad?
  8. Down ↘
  9. Down ↘
  10. Are you busy?
  11. Do you like music?
  12. How old is your cat?
  13. Down ↘
  14. Down ↘
  15. Up ↗
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. Did you like it?
  19. Down ↘
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. Which sport do you like?
  23. Can you cook?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. When does it end?
  29. Down ↘
  30. Down ↘
  31. Can you swim?
  32. Up ↗
  33. What is your hobby?
  34. Down ↘
  35. Up ↗
  36. Did you see it?
  37. Why are you late?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Which game do you like?
  40. Do you like dogs?

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