Question Intonation Worksheet

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

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