Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 338 · 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: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Are you hungry? (c) What is your name?
3. 3.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Are you busy? (c) When does it start?
5. 5.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) What is your school? (c) Is it ready?
7. 7.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Are you hungry? (c) How old is your cat?
10. 10.“Are you okay?” — 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) Are you tired? (b) Where do you study? (c) Which game do you like?
12. 12.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — 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) Can you whistle? (b) When does it open? (c) Do you like music?
16. 16.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Do you like music? (c) How old is your dog?
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Did you find it? (c) Why are you late?
19. 19.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Where do you work? (c) Is it hot?
27. 27.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Why are you happy?
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Can you swim? (c) Do you like rain?
30. 30.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Is it open? (c) Which game do you like?
32. 32.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Can you dance? (c) Are you busy?
34. 34.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Why are you happy?
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Is it new?
38. 38.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) What is your name? (c) Who is your friend?
40. 40.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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