Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 224 · 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.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — 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 skate? (b) What is your name? (c) Do you like rain?
4. 4.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Where do you live? (c) Why are you sad?
10. 10.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — 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) Do you like mangoes? (b) Are you ready? (c) How old is your dog?
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Which sport do you like?
13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Where do you play? (c) How old is your brother?
14. 14.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Why are you sad?
17. 17.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“Where do you live?” — 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) Why are you tired? (b) Are you ready? (c) Do you like mangoes?
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Is it far? (c) Is it late?
22. 22.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
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) Are you tired? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Where do you live?
25. 25.Listen: “When does it start?” — 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 school? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Who is your friend?
27. 27.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Listen: “Are you ready?” — 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.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Are you okay?
34. 34.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Can you whistle? (c) How old is your brother?
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Is it far? (c) When does it open?
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) What is your school?
40. 40.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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