Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 101 · 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: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.“Are you ready?” — 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) Which sport do you like? (b) Is it new? (c) Is it hot?
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Where do you live? (c) When does it close?
7. 7.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) When does it end? (c) Do you like maths?
9. 9.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Is it late?
11. 11.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Can you cook? (c) When does it end?
13. 13.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Can you cook?” — 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) Can you swim? (b) Who is your hero? (c) How old is your dog?
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like dogs?
18. 18.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) When does it close? (c) Do you like rain?
21. 21.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Is it new? (c) Where do you play?
26. 26.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Which game do you like? (c) How old is your dog?
29. 29.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Where do you live? (c) Can you whistle?
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Are you okay? (c) Can you swim?
36. 36.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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