Question Intonation Worksheet

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

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