Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 119 · 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 hot?” — 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) What is your hobby? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Did you like it?
3. 3.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Listen: “Is it ready?” — 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) What is your name? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Where do you live?
7. 7.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Where do you work? (c) Can you whistle?
14. 14.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) When does it close? (c) Do you like dogs?
16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Did you like it? (c) Where do you live?
17. 17.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Where do you play?
19. 19.Listen: “Do you like music?” — 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) What is your name? (b) Is it late? (c) Why are you sad?
21. 21.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Why are you tired?
23. 23.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) What is your school? (c) Do you like cricket?
25. 25.Listen: “Did you find it?” — 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) Are you okay? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you skate?
27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Is it new?
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Who is your teacher?
29. 29.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Did you see it?” — 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) Which song do you like? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Is it hot?
32. 32.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Where do you study? (c) Do you like maths?
37. 37.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Do you like rain?
39. 39.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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