Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 404 · 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 tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) How old is your brother?
3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Can you dance? (c) Why are you late?
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) When does it end? (c) Do you like rain?
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Are you tired?
6. 6.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) When does it open? (c) Do you like cricket?
10. 10.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Can you swim? (c) Why are you tired?
23. 23.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Is it late? (c) What is your school?
25. 25.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Who is your friend?
32. 32.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Did you see it? (c) Who is your friend?
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like rain?
35. 35.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Can you whistle?
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) When does it open? (c) Are you busy?
38. 38.“Which song do you like?” — 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) Are you hungry? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) What is your hobby?
40. 40.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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