Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 976 · 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: “When does it start?” — 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“How old is your dog?” — 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) Why are you tired? (b) Are you busy? (c) How old is your cat?
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Are you ready? (c) Do you like music?
10. 10.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Listen: “What is your name?” — 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 whistle? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Do you like music?
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Are you tired? (c) Do you like dogs?
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Is it hot? (c) Where do you live?
17. 17.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Which sport do you like?
19. 19.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Which fruit do you like?
25. 25.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Listen: “Do you like music?” — 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 late? (b) Is it far? (c) How old is your sister?
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Did you see it? (c) How old is your brother?
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Can you cook?
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Do you like rain? (c) When does it end?
33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Can you cook?
34. 34.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Where do you live? (c) How old is your brother?
39. 39.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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