Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 260 · 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.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Are you tired? (c) Is it late?
4. 4.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Did you find it? (c) Who is your friend?
11. 11.Listen: “Is it far?” — 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) Which game do you like? (b) Do you like music? (c) How old is your brother?
13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) When does it start? (c) Do you like mangoes?
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Why are you tired?
15. 15.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Why are you sad?” — 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) Is it ready? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Are you okay?
19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Can you dance?
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Are you ready?
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) When does it start?
22. 22.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you swim?
26. 26.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Is it new?
30. 30.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) What is your hobby? (c) How old is your sister?
33. 33.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Is it hot? (c) How old is your sister?
37. 37.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Are you busy? (c) Do you like cricket?
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Are you tired?
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Are you okay?

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