Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 508 · 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 hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Is it ready?
7. 7.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Listen: “Can you dance?” — 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 song do you like? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Can you whistle?
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Did you see it? (c) Why are you sad?
11. 11.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Where do you play?
15. 15.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Listen: “Are you busy?” — 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) Are you tired? (b) Are you okay? (c) When does it close?
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Are you ready? (c) Where do you study?
21. 21.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you cook?
27. 27.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Where do you play? (c) Did you like it?
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) What is your name? (c) Are you ready?
30. 30.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Listen: “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 UP at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Who is your hero?
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Do you like rain? (c) What is your hobby?
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Can you swim? (c) When does it end?
37. 37.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Who is your friend?
39. 39.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Is it open? (c) How old is your brother?

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