Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 487 · 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: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Can you swim?
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Did you see it?
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Is it hot? (c) Which game do you like?
8. 8.“Is it open?” — 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) Which fruit do you like? (b) Are you busy? (c) What is your name?
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Where do you live? (c) Can you skate?
11. 11.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Is it far?
14. 14.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.“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) How old is your cat? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Do you like cricket?
20. 20.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Do you like music? (c) Which song do you like?
30. 30.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — 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) Are you ready? (b) Where do you work? (c) Is it far?
37. 37.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) When does it start? (c) Do you like rain?
39. 39.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Who is your hero?

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