Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 146 · 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.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Did you see it? (c) Do you like cricket?
2. 2.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Where do you live? (c) Can you dance?
4. 4.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Where do you study? (c) When does it end?
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Is it hot?
10. 10.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Are you ready? (c) Is it new?
14. 14.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
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) Where do you work? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Do you like cricket?
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Is it new? (c) Which fruit do you like?
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Do you like mangoes?
21. 21.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Is it late? (c) Did you see it?
24. 24.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Is it open? (c) Are you tired?
29. 29.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Do you like rain?
33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Are you busy? (c) When does it close?
34. 34.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Is it new?

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