Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 149 · 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: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
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 DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) When does it close? (c) Is it hot?
4. 4.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“Where do you study?” — 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) Why are you happy? (b) Are you busy? (c) Why are you tired?
9. 9.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Are you okay? (c) What is your school?
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Do you like mangoes?
12. 12.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Do you like music?
25. 25.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Where do you play?
30. 30.Listen: “Are you ready?” — 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) Why are you happy? (b) Is it hot? (c) What is your school?
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Do you like maths? (c) What is your school?
33. 33.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Listen: “Which song 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) What is your name? (b) When does it end? (c) Is it open?
38. 38.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) What is your name? (c) Is it far?
40. 40.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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