Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 526 · 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.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — 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 hot? (b) Why are you late? (c) What is your name?
5. 5.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) When does it close? (c) Where do you play?
7. 7.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Where do you work? (c) Is it hot?
19. 19.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) When does it open? (c) How old is your brother?
24. 24.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Can you swim? (c) Who is your friend?
31. 31.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) When does it end? (c) Who is your friend?
33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Are you hungry? (c) What is your hobby?
34. 34.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) What is your school? (c) Do you like cricket?
36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Do you like maths? (c) When does it end?
37. 37.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Where do you work?

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