Question Intonation Worksheet

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

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