Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 303 · 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.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Is it late? (c) What is your school?
16. 16.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) How old is your brother?
20. 20.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Why are you late?
22. 22.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — 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) Why are you late? (b) Are you ready? (c) What is your hobby?
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Did you see it? (c) How old is your cat?
26. 26.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Are you busy? (c) When does it close?
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it hot?
29. 29.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) When does it end?
32. 32.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Did you see it? (c) Why are you tired?
35. 35.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Did you like it? (c) When does it start?
37. 37.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Is it far? (c) Who is your friend?
40. 40.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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