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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 995 · 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) How old is your cat? (b) What is your name? (c) Is it new?
  2. 2.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Is it new?
  6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Who is your teacher?
  7. 7.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Can you swim?
  10. 10.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Can you whistle?
  21. 21.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Can you cook? (c) Did you like it?
  24. 24.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Can you dance? (c) Are you okay?
  26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Which game do you like? (c) When does it close?
  27. 27.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Are you tired?
  29. 29.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Do you like music? (c) Can you whistle?
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Is it far? (c) What is your name?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) How old is your brother?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Can you skate?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Who is your friend?
  40. 40.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Is it new?
  2. Down ↘
  3. Down ↘
  4. Up ↗
  5. Who is your teacher?
  6. Do you like rain?
  7. Down ↘
  8. Down ↘
  9. Can you swim?
  10. Up ↗
  11. Down ↘
  12. Down ↘
  13. Down ↘
  14. Down ↘
  15. Up ↗
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. Down ↘
  19. Down ↘
  20. Can you whistle?
  21. Up ↗
  22. Up ↗
  23. Why are you sad?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Which game do you like?
  26. Is it open?
  27. Up ↗
  28. Are you tired?
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. Down ↘
  32. Up ↗
  33. Down ↘
  34. Down ↘
  35. What is your school?
  36. What is your name?
  37. Can you dance?
  38. Can you skate?
  39. Do you like mangoes?
  40. Up ↗

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