Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 165 · 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.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“When does it open?” — 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) How old is your dog? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Why are you sad?
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) What is your name? (c) Did you like it?
6. 6.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) When does it end? (c) Where do you play?
8. 8.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) What is your hobby?
11. 11.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) When does it start? (c) Can you skate?
15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Can you whistle? (c) When does it close?
16. 16.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Is it ready? (c) How old is your dog?
21. 21.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Can you dance? (c) Are you okay?
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Where do you work? (c) Is it hot?
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Which sport do you like?
27. 27.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Did you see it?
32. 32.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it far?
36. 36.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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