Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 254 · 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 late? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Are you busy?
2. 2.“When does it start?” — 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) Is it hot? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Where do you work?
4. 4.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Are you tired?
12. 12.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Did you see it? (c) How old is your brother?
14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Is it hot? (c) Do you like dogs?
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Where do you play? (c) Is it ready?
16. 16.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“Is it far?” — 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.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Is it open? (c) Do you like rain?
20. 20.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Do you like rain? (c) What is your name?
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Why are you late? (c) Do you like rain?
25. 25.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Where do you study?” — 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) When does it end? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Which song do you like?
28. 28.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Where do you live?” — 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) Is it open? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you dance?
32. 32.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“When does it end?” — 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) Do you like cricket? (b) Do you like music? (c) Where do you work?
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Are you ready? (c) Do you like mangoes?
37. 37.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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