Question Intonation Worksheet

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

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