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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 973 · 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 eat it? (b) What is your school? (c) When does it start?
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Which sport do you like?
  3. 3.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) When does it end? (c) Are you okay?
  5. 5.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Do you like cricket?
  8. 8.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Did you see it? (c) Where do you study?
  10. 10.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Are you okay? (c) Is it far?
  15. 15.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Is it new?
  21. 21.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Are you okay? (c) Can you swim?
  27. 27.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Where do you play?
  30. 30.“Why are you sad?” — 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Can you dance? (c) Are you ready?
  33. 33.“Is it late?” — 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) Is it late? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Are you hungry?
  35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) When does it start?
  36. 36.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“Why are you tired?” — 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) Is it ready? (b) What is your hobby? (c) How old is your sister?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) What is your school? (c) Can you skate?
  40. 40.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Did you eat it?
  2. Which sport do you like?
  3. Down ↘
  4. Are you okay?
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. Do you like cricket?
  8. Up ↗
  9. Where do you study?
  10. Up ↗
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. How old is your sister?
  15. Down ↘
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Down ↘
  20. Is it new?
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Down ↘
  24. Down ↘
  25. Up ↗
  26. Why are you late?
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Where do you play?
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. How old is your dog?
  33. Up ↗
  34. Why are you tired?
  35. When does it start?
  36. Up ↗
  37. Down ↘
  38. Is it ready?
  39. Can you skate?
  40. Down ↘

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