Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 325 · 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: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Where do you study? (c) Did you see it?
5. 5.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — 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) Do you like maths? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Where do you study?
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Is it far?
8. 8.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) When does it open? (c) Are you ready?
10. 10.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Do you like maths? (c) What is your name?
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Where do you live? (c) How old is your brother?
13. 13.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Is it far?
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) What is your name? (c) Is it late?
17. 17.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Where do you live?
19. 19.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) What is your school? (c) How old is your sister?
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Can you swim? (c) Do you like mangoes?
23. 23.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Can you dance?” — 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) Do you like rain? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Are you tired?
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Can you swim? (c) Why are you sad?
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Is it new? (c) What is your hobby?
30. 30.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Who is your friend?
34. 34.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Do you like cricket?
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Is it new? (c) Why are you happy?
37. 37.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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