Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 150 · 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.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“When does it close?” — 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) Is it hot? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Where do you live?
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) What is your name? (c) Do you like dogs?
6. 6.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Is it late? (c) Did you like it?
8. 8.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Where do you study? (c) What is your hobby?
12. 12.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — 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) What is your school? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Do you like cricket?
15. 15.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Which song do you like?
19. 19.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) When does it end? (c) How old is your sister?
21. 21.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Can you swim?
28. 28.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Why are you sad?
33. 33.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Where do you work?
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Did you see it?
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Where do you work?
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Can you dance? (c) How old is your brother?
40. 40.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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