Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 281 · 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: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Did you find it? (c) Why are you late?
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Who is your hero?
8. 8.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) When does it open?
12. 12.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Did you find it?
14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Who is your teacher?
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Are you tired? (c) What is your school?
16. 16.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — 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) Is it hot? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Can you skate?
20. 20.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Did you like it? (c) Which sport do you like?
22. 22.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.“Why are you sad?” — 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) Where do you study? (b) Is it far? (c) Are you okay?
30. 30.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Did you like it? (c) Do you like dogs?
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Did you find it? (c) How old is your cat?
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Did you like it? (c) Is it open?
37. 37.“Where do you study?” — 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) Where do you live? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Are you ready?
39. 39.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Do you like cricket?

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