Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 880 · 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.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Can you dance? (c) Do you like cricket?
4. 4.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Are you tired?
6. 6.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) What is your hobby?
8. 8.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) How old is your brother?
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Do you like maths?
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Are you tired? (c) Do you like rain?
13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Why are you sad? (c) When does it end?
14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Is it new?
15. 15.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Are you busy?
17. 17.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you whistle?
19. 19.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Did you like it? (c) Who is your teacher?
21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) When does it end? (c) Is it new?
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Is it ready? (c) Who is your hero?
23. 23.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“When does it close?” — 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) Can you skate? (b) What is your name? (c) Did you find it?
31. 31.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Is it new? (c) Where do you work?
35. 35.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) What is your school? (c) Can you cook?
38. 38.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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