Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 525 · 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.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) When does it close? (c) What is your hobby?
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Is it open? (c) Do you like cricket?
6. 6.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) What is your school? (c) Why are you tired?
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Are you ready?
9. 9.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) When does it close? (c) Do you like maths?
13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Why are you tired?
14. 14.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Which fruit do you like?
16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Are you ready?
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) When does it end? (c) Can you dance?
18. 18.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Where do you play? (c) Can you skate?
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Did you see it? (c) Can you whistle?
21. 21.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Where do you play? (c) How old is your brother?
24. 24.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Are you okay? (c) Who is your hero?
27. 27.“Did you eat it?” — 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) Can you cook? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Do you like cricket?
29. 29.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Is it hot? (c) When does it close?
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Can you whistle? (c) What is your name?
33. 33.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“How old is your sister?” — 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) What is your school? (b) Do you like music? (c) Who is your teacher?
36. 36.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) When does it end? (c) Are you tired?
38. 38.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Did you like it?

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