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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 984 · 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 ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Listen: “When does it end?” — 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) Do you like rain? (b) What is your name? (c) What is your hobby?
  5. 5.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Are you hungry? (c) How old is your brother?
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) What is your name? (c) Are you busy?
  15. 15.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Where do you live? (c) Can you skate?
  18. 18.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it open?
  21. 21.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — 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) What is your hobby? (b) What is your name? (c) Did you see it?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Do you like cricket?
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you tired?
  25. 25.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“Are you hungry?” — 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) How old is your sister? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Is it new?
  28. 28.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Are you tired? (c) Do you like cricket?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Is it far?
  32. 32.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Are you ready?
  37. 37.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Are you hungry?
  40. 40.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Do you like rain?
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Down ↘
  12. Down ↘
  13. How old is your brother?
  14. Are you busy?
  15. Down ↘
  16. Up ↗
  17. Can you skate?
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Is it open?
  21. Up ↗
  22. Did you see it?
  23. Do you like cricket?
  24. Where do you work?
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. How old is your sister?
  28. Up ↗
  29. Up ↗
  30. When does it end?
  31. Who is your teacher?
  32. Down ↘
  33. Down ↘
  34. Down ↘
  35. Down ↘
  36. Are you ready?
  37. Down ↘
  38. Up ↗
  39. Are you hungry?
  40. Down ↘

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