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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 998 · 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.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Can you cook? (c) Which game do you like?
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Are you okay? (c) Can you skate?
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Who is your teacher?
  7. 7.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) What is your school? (c) Do you like music?
  12. 12.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) When does it open? (c) Which song do you like?
  17. 17.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) When does it close? (c) Is it open?
  22. 22.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) When does it end? (c) Which sport do you like?
  24. 24.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Are you hungry? (c) When does it close?
  30. 30.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Where do you work? (c) When does it open?
  35. 35.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Are you tired? (c) Where do you study?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Is it far? (c) Are you okay?
  39. 39.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Who is your hero?

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. Up ↗
  4. Which game do you like?
  5. When does it open?
  6. Who is your teacher?
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Down ↘
  10. Down ↘
  11. Do you like music?
  12. Up ↗
  13. Down ↘
  14. Up ↗
  15. Down ↘
  16. Did you like it?
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Up ↗
  20. Up ↗
  21. When does it close?
  22. Down ↘
  23. Is it far?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Are you hungry?
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. Down ↘
  34. Are you okay?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Are you tired?
  38. Which fruit do you like?
  39. Down ↘
  40. Who is your hero?

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