Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 120 · 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: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Which fruit do you like?
5. 5.“Which game do you like?” — 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) Where do you live? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Are you ready?
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Is it ready? (c) Did you find it?
8. 8.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Did you find it? (c) Why are you late?
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Why are you late? (c) Which fruit do you like?
11. 11.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) What is your school? (c) Can you dance?
13. 13.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Listen: “Do you like music?” — 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) Can you cook? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you swim?
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Did you see it? (c) Which fruit do you like?
17. 17.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Is it late? (c) Which game do you like?
19. 19.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Where do you study? (c) Can you cook?
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Are you okay?
35. 35.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Where do you live? (c) When does it close?
38. 38.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Did you like it?
40. 40.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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