Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 247 · 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.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Which sport do you like?
2. 2.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Are you tired? (c) Which game do you like?
4. 4.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Is it far?
7. 7.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Is it ready? (c) When does it start?
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) How old is your brother? (c) When does it end?
15. 15.Listen: “Are you okay?” — 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) Which fruit do you like? (b) Are you ready? (c) What is your hobby?
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Is it late?
18. 18.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Why are you sad?” — 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) Do you like maths? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like cricket?
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Do you like maths?
26. 26.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Who is your friend?” — 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) Can you whistle? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Which sport do you like?
29. 29.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Listen: “Is it far?” — 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) Did you eat it? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Do you like music?
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Is it new? (c) When does it end?
33. 33.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Where do you play?
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.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it ready?
37. 37.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Did you see it? (c) Who is your friend?
40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Can you skate? (c) Where do you live?

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