Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 234 · 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 mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Are you tired?
3. 3.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Where do you live?
9. 9.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Where do you live? (c) Do you like music?
11. 11.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — 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) Where do you study? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Did you find it?
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) What is your name? (c) What is your hobby?
21. 21.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Can you swim?
23. 23.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — 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) Why are you happy? (c) Is it late?
25. 25.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Is it far? (c) Do you like mangoes?
32. 32.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.“When does it open?” — 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) Which sport do you like? (b) Are you busy? (c) What is your hobby?
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Is it far? (c) Did you see it?
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Is it late?
39. 39.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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