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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 95 · 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.“Is it late?” — 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) Can you cook? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it open?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Can you skate? (c) Did you see it?
  4. 4.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Are you busy?
  8. 8.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.“How old is your dog?” — 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 study? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Is it late?
  11. 11.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) What is your school? (c) Did you find it?
  15. 15.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Are you tired?
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Are you busy? (c) When does it start?
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Where do you study? (c) Did you see it?
  21. 21.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Which song do you like?
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Can you cook? (c) Where do you play?
  26. 26.Listen: “When does it start?” — 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) Did you see it? (b) Are you busy? (c) Why are you late?
  28. 28.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Where do you play? (c) How old is your brother?
  36. 36.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like maths? (c) How old is your dog?
  38. 38.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Where do you live?
  3. When does it close?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Who is your friend?
  8. Up ↗
  9. Down ↘
  10. Is it late?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. What is your school?
  15. Up ↗
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. How old is your sister?
  19. When does it start?
  20. Did you see it?
  21. Up ↗
  22. Down ↘
  23. Down ↘
  24. Do you like dogs?
  25. Where do you play?
  26. Down ↘
  27. Why are you late?
  28. Up ↗
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. Are you okay?
  36. Up ↗
  37. Do you like maths?
  38. Down ↘
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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