Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 183 · 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.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you whistle?
4. 4.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Why are you sad?
6. 6.Listen: “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 DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Which song do you like?
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Which sport do you like?
9. 9.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Why are you happy?
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Are you tired? (c) How old is your sister?
13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) What is your school?
14. 14.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Where do you study? (c) Do you like cricket?
17. 17.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Are you okay?
19. 19.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Can you cook?
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Can you cook?
23. 23.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Did you see it? (c) Which fruit do you like?
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like rain?
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Do you like cricket?
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Who is your hero?
31. 31.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Did you like it? (c) When does it start?
37. 37.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Why are you late? (c) Is it late?
39. 39.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Did you find it? (c) Do you like mangoes?

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