Question Intonation Worksheet

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

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