Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 289 · 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: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) What is your name? (c) Do you like music?
3. 3.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “Is it 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) Do you like rain? (b) Where do you play? (c) How old is your sister?
7. 7.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Where do you live? (c) Do you like maths?
10. 10.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Are you hungry?
14. 14.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Where do you play? (c) Is it far?
21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Which sport do you like?
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Who is your hero?
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Are you hungry?
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Why are you late? (c) Who is your teacher?
25. 25.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) When does it end?
29. 29.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
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.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Did you find it? (c) Which game do you like?
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Are you tired? (c) Which song do you like?
33. 33.“Do you like mangoes?” — 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) Do you like music? (b) Is it ready? (c) Who is your teacher?
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like dogs?
36. 36.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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