← Intonation in questions lesson New set →

Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 329 · 40 questions
TalentJR

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? ↗

NameDateTime takenScore ___ / 40
  1. 1.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Is it hot? (c) What is your school?
  3. 3.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.“Who is your friend?” — 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) Which song do you like? (b) When does it open? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  6. 6.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Are you busy? (c) Can you skate?
  9. 9.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Can you dance?
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Why are you happy?
  13. 13.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Can you swim? (c) Why are you happy?
  15. 15.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Where do you play?
  17. 17.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Are you okay? (c) Is it ready?
  20. 20.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Do you like music? (c) Why are you late?
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Can you swim? (c) Do you like dogs?
  26. 26.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Are you tired? (c) Did you like it?
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Are you tired? (c) Is it ready?
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) When does it start? (c) Did you like it?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Can you swim?
  32. 32.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Can you dance? (c) Where do you work?
  35. 35.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.“Why are you tired?” — 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 music? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) When does it close?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. What is your school?
  3. Up ↗
  4. Down ↘
  5. Do you like mangoes?
  6. Down ↘
  7. Down ↘
  8. Why are you sad?
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Can you dance?
  12. Did you eat it?
  13. Up ↗
  14. Can you swim?
  15. Down ↘
  16. Where do you play?
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. When does it start?
  20. Up ↗
  21. Up ↗
  22. Down ↘
  23. Up ↗
  24. Why are you late?
  25. Where do you study?
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Which sport do you like?
  29. Where do you live?
  30. Did you like it?
  31. Why are you tired?
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Where do you work?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. When does it close?

Free pronunciation lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/english-pronunciation