Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 324 · 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 ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Are you busy? (c) Where do you live?
8. 8.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Is it far? (c) Which sport do you like?
10. 10.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“What is your school?” — 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) Why are you sad? (b) When does it close? (c) Is it late?
17. 17.“Which song do you like?” — 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 sport do you like? (b) Did you find it? (c) Who is your hero?
19. 19.Listen: “Can you cook?” — 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) Are you okay? (b) Where do you work? (c) Where do you play?
21. 21.Listen: “Why are you late?” — 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) Are you ready? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Are you busy?
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Is it ready? (c) Where do you work?
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Why are you happy?
25. 25.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Are you hungry? (c) How old is your brother?
28. 28.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Is it new? (c) Where do you live?
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Which song do you like?
32. 32.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
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 DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you okay?
38. 38.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Did you see it? (c) Who is your hero?

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