Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 250 · 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 UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Is it late? (c) Where do you work?
2. 2.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Can you cook? (c) Who is your friend?
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Are you tired?
5. 5.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Do you like mangoes?
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Is it far? (c) Why are you tired?
8. 8.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“What is your school?” — 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) Do you like dogs? (b) Is it new? (c) Where do you work?
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) When does it start? (c) Do you like maths?
12. 12.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.“Can you cook?” — 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) Do you like music? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) What is your school?
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Where do you live? (c) Did you like it?
16. 16.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Who is your hero?
19. 19.“Do you like dogs?” — 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) Is it new? (b) Where do you play? (c) Is it far?
21. 21.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Can you skate?
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) When does it start? (c) Can you swim?
24. 24.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Did you see it? (c) Did you like it?
26. 26.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) When does it end? (c) Are you busy?
28. 28.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Can you cook? (c) When does it end?
31. 31.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Did you see it? (c) Where do you study?
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Did you eat it? (c) When does it close?
39. 39.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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