Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 1 · 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 school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Is it open? (c) Where do you work?
3. 3.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) When does it close? (c) Can you cook?
5. 5.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — 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 happy? (b) What is your school? (c) Are you tired?
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Do you like mangoes?
8. 8.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Do you like rain? (c) What is your name?
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it late?
23. 23.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Listen: “When does it close?” — 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) When does it start? (b) Do you like music? (c) How old is your cat?
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) What is your name? (c) Are you hungry?
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Did you see it? (c) Who is your teacher?
30. 30.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Listen: “Are you ready?” — 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) How old is your brother? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Is it hot?
35. 35.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
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 DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Are you ready? (c) Where do you play?

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