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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 985 · 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.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Is it new? (c) Where do you work?
  3. 3.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Can you swim? (c) Did you eat it?
  9. 9.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Did you find it? (c) What is your name?
  11. 11.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Are you hungry?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Is it open?
  16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Can you dance? (c) When does it close?
  17. 17.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“How old is your dog?” — 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) Are you tired? (b) How old is your sister? (c) What is your school?
  21. 21.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Are you tired? (c) Do you like rain?
  25. 25.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Is it hot? (c) Why are you late?
  34. 34.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Do you like music? (c) Is it ready?
  38. 38.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Is it far? (c) Why are you sad?
  40. 40.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Where do you work?
  3. Up ↗
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Up ↗
  8. What is your school?
  9. Down ↘
  10. Did you find it?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Which fruit do you like?
  15. Is it open?
  16. When does it close?
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. Are you tired?
  21. Up ↗
  22. Down ↘
  23. Up ↗
  24. Where do you play?
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Up ↗
  29. Down ↘
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. Is it hot?
  34. Up ↗
  35. Down ↘
  36. Down ↘
  37. Who is your hero?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Why are you sad?
  40. Down ↘

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