Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 225 · 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.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Where do you work?
3. 3.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Is it new?
10. 10.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Did you eat it?
12. 12.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Why are you tired?
14. 14.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Did you like it? (c) How old is your dog?
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you skate?
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Why are you late? (c) Do you like mangoes?
21. 21.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Are you busy? (c) How old is your cat?
25. 25.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Can you swim? (c) Why are you tired?
27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Did you like it?
28. 28.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — 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) Are you tired? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Who is your hero?
30. 30.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) When does it end? (c) How old is your cat?
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Did you like it? (c) Which song do you like?
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Where do you live?
38. 38.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — 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) When does it end? (b) Is it late? (c) Is it hot?
40. 40.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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