Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 112 · 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.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Are you ready? (c) Are you tired?
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) What is your school?
11. 11.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) When does it open? (c) Is it late?
13. 13.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Are you busy? (c) What is your school?
15. 15.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Is it new? (c) Can you swim?
20. 20.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Can you dance? (c) Why are you happy?
24. 24.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Do you like maths?
27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Are you tired? (c) Why are you sad?
28. 28.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Is it late? (c) How old is your brother?
32. 32.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Did you find it? (c) Do you like mangoes?
34. 34.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) What is your school? (c) Can you skate?
36. 36.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Where do you study? (c) Did you eat it?
40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Is it open?

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