Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 519 · 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.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Are you busy?
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Is it ready?
7. 7.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Did you see it?
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Did you eat it? (c) What is your hobby?
11. 11.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“Which fruit do you like?” — 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) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Can you skate?
25. 25.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Do you like cricket?” — 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) Which game do you like? (b) When does it open? (c) Are you ready?
28. 28.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like rain? (c) When does it open?
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Do you like dogs?
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) What is your name? (c) Did you eat it?
33. 33.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Where do you work? (c) Is it ready?
36. 36.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Who is your teacher?
40. 40.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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