Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 226 · 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.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Can you skate? (c) When does it end?
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Are you tired?
4. 4.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.“Did you see it?” — 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 skate? (b) When does it open? (c) Did you see it?
8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Are you hungry?
9. 9.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like music?
11. 11.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Why are you late? (c) How old is your sister?
13. 13.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Did you like it? (c) Why are you late?
18. 18.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you cook?
21. 21.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Can you dance?
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Is it new? (c) What is your name?
27. 27.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) What is your name? (c) Are you tired?
29. 29.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Are you hungry? (c) How old is your sister?
33. 33.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Did you find it? (c) Which song do you like?
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Can you dance?
38. 38.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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