Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 180 · 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: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“How old is your dog?” — 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) Are you okay? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Are you busy?
8. 8.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Is it late?
13. 13.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you cook?
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Did you like it? (c) How old is your brother?
16. 16.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“Do you like mangoes?” — 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) Can you whistle? (b) Where do you play? (c) Did you find it?
21. 21.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) What is your school? (c) Can you skate?
27. 27.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Why are you happy?
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Where do you study?
31. 31.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Can you swim? (c) Do you like cricket?
35. 35.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Is it ready? (c) Do you like maths?
37. 37.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Is it hot? (c) What is your name?
40. 40.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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