Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 516 · 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: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Listen: “Is it new?” — 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) Did you find it? (b) Where do you live? (c) Can you whistle?
5. 5.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Where do you play?
8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Is it hot? (c) Where do you study?
9. 9.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) What is your school? (c) Can you dance?
11. 11.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “Do you like music?” — 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) When does it close? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Are you okay?
24. 24.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Did you like it? (c) Why are you happy?
29. 29.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) What is your school? (c) Are you hungry?
33. 33.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Is it hot? (c) When does it end?
36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Who is your friend?
37. 37.“Who is your friend?” — 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) Do you like rain? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Do you like maths?
39. 39.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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