Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 246 · 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.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Did you like it? (c) Where do you work?
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Is it late?
6. 6.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Where do you work?” — 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) Who is your friend? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Can you skate?
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Why are you late?
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Which fruit do you like?
19. 19.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you hungry?
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Did you see it? (c) Did you eat it?
22. 22.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Are you ready? (c) Why are you late?
29. 29.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Are you ready? (c) Where do you work?
31. 31.“Can you skate?” — 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) How old is your dog? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Are you busy?
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) How old is your cat?
34. 34.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Is it open? (c) Who is your hero?
38. 38.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) When does it start?
40. 40.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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