Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 252 · 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 busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“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 DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Did you find it?
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Who is your friend? (c) What is your hobby?
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Are you ready? (c) Did you find it?
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Are you ready? (c) Can you whistle?
8. 8.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Why are you late? (c) Which song do you like?
11. 11.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Why are you late? (c) Are you busy?
17. 17.“Are you ready?” — 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.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Where do you play?
20. 20.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Are you tired? (c) Can you cook?
23. 23.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Can you skate?
25. 25.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Are you ready?
27. 27.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.“Did you find it?” — 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) Is it far? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Where do you work?
30. 30.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Do you like music?
34. 34.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
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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