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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 962 · 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.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Where do you play?
  2. 2.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Why are you happy?
  6. 6.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Do you like music? (c) How old is your brother?
  16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Is it hot? (c) How old is your dog?
  17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Why are you sad? (c) When does it start?
  18. 18.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Are you ready? (c) Where do you work?
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Are you okay? (c) Do you like cricket?
  34. 34.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Can you cook? (c) Are you tired?
  36. 36.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Where do you work? (c) How old is your dog?

Answer key

  1. Did you like it?
  2. Down ↘
  3. Down ↘
  4. Down ↘
  5. Do you like maths?
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Down ↘
  15. How old is your brother?
  16. How old is your dog?
  17. Can you dance?
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. Down ↘
  23. Down ↘
  24. Down ↘
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Up ↗
  28. Down ↘
  29. Down ↘
  30. Down ↘
  31. Down ↘
  32. Where do you work?
  33. What is your hobby?
  34. Down ↘
  35. Who is your teacher?
  36. Down ↘
  37. Down ↘
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. Can you swim?

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