Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 306 · 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: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“When does it end?” — 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) Is it open? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Do you like maths?
4. 4.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Are you okay?
6. 6.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Is it open?
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Is it open? (c) Are you hungry?
10. 10.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — 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) Is it hot? (b) When does it end? (c) Why are you tired?
13. 13.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Where do you live?
16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Are you hungry? (c) When does it start?
17. 17.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Did you see it? (c) How old is your cat?
19. 19.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Do you like music? (c) Why are you late?
21. 21.“What is your school?” — 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Did you find it? (c) When does it start?
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Is it open?
31. 31.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“Which fruit do you like?” — 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) Are you ready? (b) Do you like music? (c) Why are you happy?
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Is it late? (c) Is it open?
38. 38.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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