Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 556 · 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 okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Can you skate?
4. 4.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Why are you tired?” — 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) Do you like maths? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Which game do you like?
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) When does it start? (c) Do you like music?
9. 9.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Are you busy?
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Is it late? (c) When does it close?
13. 13.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Can you swim? (c) What is your school?
15. 15.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Did you like it? (c) Are you ready?
18. 18.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) When does it open? (c) Can you swim?
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Where do you work? (c) Is it far?
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Is it hot? (c) Which fruit do you like?
22. 22.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) When does it close?
25. 25.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“Which sport do you like?” — 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Are you busy? (c) When does it start?
32. 32.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you swim?
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Is it open? (c) When does it end?
35. 35.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Did you find it? (c) Where do you play?
37. 37.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Can you dance? (c) How old is your brother?
39. 39.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Who is your hero?

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