Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 171 · 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: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Can you skate?
5. 5.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Is it far? (c) Why are you tired?
7. 7.“Is it new?” — 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) What is your school? (b) When does it end? (c) Do you like rain?
9. 9.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Can you cook? (c) What is your school?
11. 11.“Who is your friend?” — 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) When does it open? (c) Did you find it?
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Are you busy?
19. 19.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) When does it close? (c) Why are you tired?
22. 22.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it new?
24. 24.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Why are you tired?
27. 27.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Why are you late? (c) Do you like cricket?
30. 30.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Is it open? (c) Which game do you like?
32. 32.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Can you swim? (c) How old is your cat?
34. 34.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.“Is it late?” — 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) Which fruit do you like? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Do you like dogs?
37. 37.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Do you like music?
40. 40.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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