Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 110 · 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: “Did you like it?” — 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) Is it far? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Are you busy?
4. 4.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Are you busy?
8. 8.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.“Can you cook?” — 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) Do you like maths? (b) Why are you tired? (c) What is your name?
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Did you like it? (c) When does it close?
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Do you like music? (c) Are you okay?
13. 13.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Where do you play?” — 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) How old is your cat? (b) Is it late? (c) Why are you late?
17. 17.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Which game do you like?” — 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) Do you like cricket? (b) How old is your cat? (c) How old is your sister?
25. 25.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you ready?
27. 27.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) When does it open? (c) Do you like maths?
29. 29.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Can you skate?
33. 33.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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