Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 320 · 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.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“When does it close?” — 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) When does it close? (b) Is it new? (c) How old is your sister?
7. 7.“Did you like it?” — 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) Who is your teacher? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Did you find it?
9. 9.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Is it hot? (c) When does it close?
12. 12.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Do you like music? (c) Can you skate?
14. 14.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) When does it end? (c) Is it open?
18. 18.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“Is it open?” — 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) Which sport do you like? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Are you okay?
21. 21.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Do you like music? (c) Where do you play?
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Did you see it?
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Are you okay?
26. 26.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Are you busy? (c) How old is your sister?
28. 28.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Where do you play?
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Can you swim? (c) Do you like maths?
33. 33.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Is it hot? (c) Do you like mangoes?
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) What is your name? (c) Did you eat it?
36. 36.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Can you skate? (c) How old is your dog?
38. 38.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Who is your hero?

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