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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 988 · 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.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Are you busy?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Is it ready?
  14. 14.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Which song do you like?
  17. 17.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Is it hot?
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) How old is your cat?
  20. 20.“Which song do you like?” — 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 DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Do you like cricket?
  23. 23.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Is it late? (c) How old is your brother?
  25. 25.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Can you dance?
  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) Did you see it? (b) Why are you late? (c) Is it new?
  30. 30.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  39. 39.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Up ↗
  12. Are you busy?
  13. Is it ready?
  14. Up ↗
  15. Down ↘
  16. Is it late?
  17. Up ↗
  18. Why are you tired?
  19. How old is your cat?
  20. Down ↘
  21. Up ↗
  22. Where do you study?
  23. Up ↗
  24. How old is your brother?
  25. Down ↘
  26. Down ↘
  27. Who is your teacher?
  28. Up ↗
  29. Why are you late?
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. Down ↘
  33. Down ↘
  34. Down ↘
  35. Down ↘
  36. Up ↗
  37. Up ↗
  38. Where do you work?
  39. Up ↗
  40. Down ↘

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