Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 409 · 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.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Are you hungry?
4. 4.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Did you find it? (c) Why are you tired?
7. 7.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Can you dance? (c) Are you okay?
10. 10.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Why are you late? (c) Can you swim?
13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) How old is your brother? (c) What is your name?
14. 14.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Why are you sad?” — 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) Are you hungry? (b) Are you okay? (c) What is your school?
17. 17.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Do you like rain?
19. 19.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Where do you study?
21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Is it late? (c) When does it end?
22. 22.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Are you ready? (c) Why are you tired?
25. 25.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“Can you skate?” — 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) Which game do you like? (b) Where do you work? (c) Can you whistle?
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) How old is your brother? (c) What is your school?
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Is it late? (c) Where do you play?
34. 34.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.“Why are you happy?” — 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) Are you ready? (b) Can you whistle? (c) When does it close?
38. 38.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Is it hot?
40. 40.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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