Question Intonation Worksheet

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

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