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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 948 · 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: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Is it hot?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Is it late?
  4. 4.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — 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) Are you hungry? (b) Where do you study? (c) Who is your friend?
  11. 11.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Can you skate? (c) Is it far?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Which sport do you like?
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Are you ready? (c) Which game do you like?
  15. 15.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Can you whistle? (c) What is your school?
  18. 18.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Are you busy? (c) How old is your brother?
  24. 24.Listen: “Is it ready?” — 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) Did you see it? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Which sport do you like?
  26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Can you swim?
  27. 27.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Do you like rain? (c) When does it end?
  33. 33.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  38. 38.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Is it hot?
  3. How old is your cat?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. Down ↘
  10. Are you hungry?
  11. Up ↗
  12. When does it start?
  13. Which sport do you like?
  14. Which game do you like?
  15. Up ↗
  16. Down ↘
  17. What is your school?
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Down ↘
  21. Up ↗
  22. Down ↘
  23. How old is your brother?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Did you see it?
  26. Why are you happy?
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. Do you like rain?
  33. Up ↗
  34. Down ↘
  35. Up ↗
  36. Up ↗
  37. Do you like mangoes?
  38. Down ↘
  39. Down ↘
  40. Down ↘

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