Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 530 · 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.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Did you see it? (c) Do you like music?
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Do you like rain? (c) What is your school?
6. 6.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Can you swim? (c) What is your name?
8. 8.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Did you eat it?
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Why are you sad? (c) How old is your brother?
12. 12.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Do you like dogs?” — 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) When does it open? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Do you like mangoes?
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Are you okay? (c) Is it hot?
20. 20.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.“Is it far?” — 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) Who is your friend? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Do you like mangoes?
33. 33.“Can you cook?” — 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) Are you tired? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Where do you play?
35. 35.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Where do you play? (c) When does it start?
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Do you like cricket?

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