Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 10 · 40 questions

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? ↗

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

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