Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 231 · 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.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like dogs?
8. 8.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) When does it open? (c) Do you like maths?
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like maths?
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Can you cook? (c) When does it end?
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Is it open?
14. 14.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Is it late?
16. 16.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Are you tired? (c) Where do you play?
20. 20.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Is it hot? (c) Which sport do you like?
26. 26.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) When does it open? (c) Who is your friend?
30. 30.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) When does it close? (c) Is it late?
35. 35.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Listen: “When does it close?” — 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 far? (b) Is it open? (c) Why are you happy?
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Who is your hero?
39. 39.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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