Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 286 · 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: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Is it far?” — 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) Can you cook? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Are you okay?
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Are you tired? (c) Which sport do you like?
5. 5.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“Do you like rain?” — 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) Why are you late? (b) Are you ready? (c) Do you like rain?
11. 11.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Is it late? (c) Did you like it?
13. 13.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Where do you play? (c) Is it late?
15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Is it hot? (c) Which fruit do you like?
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you okay?
17. 17.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Are you hungry?
21. 21.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it late?
25. 25.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Who is your teacher?
29. 29.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“Is it ready?” — 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) Where do you work? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) What is your name?
33. 33.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Where do you study?
35. 35.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Is it far? (c) What is your hobby?
37. 37.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) What is your school? (c) Can you dance?
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Can you swim?
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Who is your hero?

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