Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 732 · 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.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“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) Do you like maths? (b) When does it start? (c) Is it far?
5. 5.“Is it ready?” — 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) How old is your brother? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Why are you late?
7. 7.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like dogs?
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Who is your hero?
14. 14.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Did you like it? (c) How old is your sister?
17. 17.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “Did you see it?” — 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) Why are you tired? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Who is your teacher?
24. 24.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Do you like mangoes?
26. 26.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Where do you play? (c) Is it far?
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Which game do you like? (c) How old is your sister?
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Where do you work? (c) Is it open?
31. 31.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) What is your name? (c) How old is your brother?
33. 33.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) How old is your sister?
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Are you ready?
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Are you tired? (c) Is it hot?
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) How old is your sister? (c) What is your school?
39. 39.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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