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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 992 · 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.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Listen: “Is it far?” — 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) Do you like dogs? (b) Is it hot? (c) What is your name?
  7. 7.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.“Are you ready?” — 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 cricket? (b) Can you dance? (c) What is your hobby?
  11. 11.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Is it open? (c) Are you tired?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Why are you sad?
  14. 14.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Did you see it?” — 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) Is it far? (b) Why are you tired? (c) How old is your cat?
  18. 18.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“Did you see it?” — 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) Which sport do you like? (b) Did you like it? (c) Is it late?
  25. 25.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — 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) Do you like maths? (b) Are you ready? (c) Why are you late?
  35. 35.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Who is your hero?
  37. 37.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Is it far?
  40. 40.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. What is your name?
  7. Down ↘
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. What is your hobby?
  11. Up ↗
  12. Which song do you like?
  13. Do you like maths?
  14. Up ↗
  15. Down ↘
  16. Up ↗
  17. Is it far?
  18. Up ↗
  19. Up ↗
  20. Down ↘
  21. Up ↗
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Which sport do you like?
  25. Down ↘
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Down ↘
  29. Down ↘
  30. Down ↘
  31. Down ↘
  32. Down ↘
  33. Down ↘
  34. Why are you late?
  35. Down ↘
  36. Do you like cricket?
  37. Down ↘
  38. Up ↗
  39. Why are you tired?
  40. Up ↗

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