Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 405 · 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: “Why are you late?” — 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) Do you like mangoes? (b) Did you find it? (c) What is your school?
3. 3.“Can you whistle?” — 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) Can you swim? (b) Can you dance? (c) Why are you sad?
5. 5.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Why are you tired? (c) How old is your sister?
13. 13.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Why are you late? (c) Do you like maths?
16. 16.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Can you skate? (c) Is it late?
18. 18.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Listen: “What is your school?” — 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) Why are you happy? (b) Do you like music? (c) Where do you play?
22. 22.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Did you find it? (c) Why are you happy?
24. 24.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Which game do you like?
28. 28.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Is it open?
36. 36.“When does it start?” — 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) Can you whistle? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Can you swim?
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Is it hot? (c) Can you dance?
39. 39.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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