Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 105 · 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 ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Can you swim? (c) Is it ready?
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Can you dance? (c) Are you busy?
5. 5.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Can you cook? (c) Did you like it?
7. 7.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Can you cook? (c) Where do you work?
9. 9.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Do you like maths? (c) What is your name?
11. 11.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Where do you work? (c) How old is your dog?
19. 19.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Where do you live?
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Is it late?
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Do you like music? (c) Where do you study?
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Are you tired? (c) Why are you late?
26. 26.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it far?
29. 29.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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