Question Intonation Worksheet

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

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