Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 300 · 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: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) When does it close? (c) Do you like dogs?
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Did you see it?
9. 9.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Who is your hero?
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Is it open? (c) Why are you late?
14. 14.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) What is your school? (c) Why are you late?
20. 20.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Can you cook? (c) Where do you work?
28. 28.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Do you like cricket?
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Can you cook?
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Why are you late?
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Did you eat it?
37. 37.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Who is your hero? (c) When does it close?
40. 40.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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