Question Intonation Worksheet

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

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