Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 232 · 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.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) What is your name? (c) Is it far?
6. 6.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like maths? (c) When does it open?
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Do you like mangoes?
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Do you like music?
11. 11.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Did you eat it?
13. 13.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) When does it start? (c) Do you like rain?
15. 15.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — 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) Which game do you like? (b) Is it hot? (c) How old is your sister?
18. 18.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Who is your friend?
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) When does it start? (c) Did you like it?
21. 21.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Do you like mangoes?
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Can you whistle? (c) What is your name?
26. 26.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — 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) Who is your friend? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you dance?
30. 30.Listen: “Is it hot?” — 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) Is it hot? (b) Where do you study? (c) Are you tired?
32. 32.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Is it late?
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Can you cook? (c) Did you eat it?
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Are you ready? (c) Which fruit do you like?

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