Question Intonation Worksheet

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

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