Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 249 · 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.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Is it late?
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Are you ready?
7. 7.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Do you like mangoes?
14. 14.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“What is your name?” — 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) When does it end? (b) Can you skate? (c) Where do you play?
21. 21.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “When does it open?” — 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) How old is your dog? (b) Are you tired? (c) Is it late?
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Did you like it? (c) Which sport do you like?
26. 26.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it far?
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Is it hot? (c) Why are you late?
34. 34.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Do you like music? (c) Do you like mangoes?
36. 36.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like rain?
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Is it late? (c) Which sport do you like?
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you tired?

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