Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 608 · 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.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Did you see it? (c) What is your school?
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you ready?
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) When does it start? (c) Can you cook?
7. 7.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Did you find it? (c) Why are you late?
9. 9.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) When does it open? (c) Are you hungry?
11. 11.“Are you busy?” — 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) Is it ready? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Are you hungry?
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Is it late? (c) How old is your cat?
14. 14.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Is it far? (c) Where do you play?
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) When does it open? (c) Which game do you like?
19. 19.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Where do you study? (c) How old is your sister?
23. 23.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Are you tired? (c) Did you eat it?
26. 26.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Is it new? (c) Who is your friend?
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Is it hot?
31. 31.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it hot?
34. 34.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“Is it late?” — 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) Did you see it? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Do you like maths?
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Why are you tired? (c) How old is your cat?
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) When does it start? (c) Are you hungry?
39. 39.“What is your school?” — 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) Who is your hero? (b) Where do you study? (c) Do you like maths?

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