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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 965 · 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 DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) When does it close? (c) Did you find it?
  2. 2.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Did you find it?
  4. 4.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Do you like music? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  6. 6.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.“Do you like music?” — 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) Do you like dogs? (b) Can you skate? (c) Which sport do you like?
  26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Can you swim? (c) Is it far?
  27. 27.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Where do you live? (c) Why are you late?
  29. 29.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) How old is your dog?
  31. 31.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Did you find it?” — 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) Are you tired? (b) What is your name? (c) Is it late?
  34. 34.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — 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) Where do you play? (b) Where do you live? (c) Can you skate?
  36. 36.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Listen: “Where do you play?” — 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.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. When does it close?
  2. Down ↘
  3. Did you find it?
  4. Down ↘
  5. Which fruit do you like?
  6. Up ↗
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Down ↘
  10. Down ↘
  11. Up ↗
  12. Down ↘
  13. Down ↘
  14. Down ↘
  15. Down ↘
  16. Up ↗
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Up ↗
  21. Up ↗
  22. Down ↘
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. Which sport do you like?
  26. How old is your cat?
  27. Up ↗
  28. Do you like rain?
  29. Up ↗
  30. How old is your dog?
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. What is your name?
  34. Down ↘
  35. Can you skate?
  36. Up ↗
  37. Up ↗
  38. Down ↘
  39. Down ↘
  40. Up ↗

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