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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 974 · 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) Where do you live? (b) Do you like maths? (c) How old is your cat?
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Is it new? (c) When does it end?
  3. 3.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Did you see it? (c) Where do you live?
  5. 5.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Do you like dogs?
  7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Is it open? (c) Do you like rain?
  8. 8.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Did you find it? (c) When does it open?
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Where do you live? (c) Why are you happy?
  12. 12.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Are you ready?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Where do you play? (c) Did you find it?
  24. 24.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Are you okay? (c) Where do you live?
  28. 28.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Why are you sad? (c) How old is your sister?
  30. 30.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Why are you late? (c) Do you like rain?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Is it late?
  38. 38.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Do you like maths?
  2. When does it end?
  3. Up ↗
  4. Did you see it?
  5. Down ↘
  6. Which game do you like?
  7. When does it close?
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. When does it open?
  11. Is it open?
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. Down ↘
  16. Up ↗
  17. Down ↘
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Down ↘
  21. Up ↗
  22. Are you ready?
  23. Did you find it?
  24. Down ↘
  25. Up ↗
  26. Down ↘
  27. Where do you live?
  28. Up ↗
  29. Do you like cricket?
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. Down ↘
  36. Why are you late?
  37. Who is your teacher?
  38. Down ↘
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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