Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 123 · 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.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Which sport do you like?
2. 2.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Did you find it? (c) Why are you sad?
10. 10.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Do you like music?
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Is it new? (c) Why are you late?
16. 16.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Do you like mangoes?
21. 21.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Who is your friend? (c) When does it end?
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Did you find it?
28. 28.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Are you tired? (c) Why are you happy?
30. 30.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — 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 study? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Is it late?
39. 39.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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