Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 133 · 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: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Where do you work?
3. 3.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Is it late?
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Where do you live?
8. 8.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you whistle?
12. 12.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“Are you busy?” — 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) What is your name? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Do you like mangoes?
16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Where do you play? (c) Did you like it?
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Where do you live? (c) Where do you play?
18. 18.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Why are you happy? (c) What is your school?
21. 21.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Can you skate?
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) When does it start? (c) Are you tired?
24. 24.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Listen: “When does it start?” — 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) Did you see it? (c) Where do you live?
27. 27.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Is it open? (c) Why are you sad?
31. 31.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Where do you live? (c) How old is your dog?
35. 35.“Who is your friend?” — 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) Why are you happy? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Is it new?
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Did you like it?
38. 38.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Did you find it? (c) Why are you sad?

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