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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 943 · 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: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Did you like it?” — 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) Are you busy? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Can you swim?
  10. 10.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — 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) When does it end? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Are you ready? (c) What is your hobby?
  13. 13.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Did you see it? (c) How old is your dog?
  21. 21.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) When does it start? (c) Do you like maths?
  26. 26.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“Can you cook?” — 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) Are you okay? (b) Can you cook? (c) Where do you live?
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Did you see it?
  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 DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Are you hungry?
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Do you like rain?
  33. 33.Listen: “Can you skate?” — 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) Do you like music? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Is it open?
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Can you skate?
  36. 36.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Is it open?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Who is your hero?
  40. 40.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Up ↗
  9. Who is your friend?
  10. Up ↗
  11. When does it end?
  12. Are you ready?
  13. Up ↗
  14. Down ↘
  15. Down ↘
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. How old is your dog?
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. When does it start?
  26. Up ↗
  27. Up ↗
  28. Where do you live?
  29. What is your hobby?
  30. Down ↘
  31. How old is your brother?
  32. Do you like rain?
  33. Up ↗
  34. Which song do you like?
  35. Can you skate?
  36. Down ↘
  37. Down ↘
  38. Is it open?
  39. Who is your hero?
  40. Up ↗

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