Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 345 · 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.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Do you like maths?
4. 4.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — 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) What is your school? (b) Where do you play? (c) Is it late?
6. 6.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Is it open? (c) Did you see it?
8. 8.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Do you like dogs?
18. 18.Listen: “When does it start?” — 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.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Is it 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) Do you like cricket? (b) What is your name? (c) Did you see it?
23. 23.“What is your name?” — 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) Is it open? (b) Where do you play? (c) Can you cook?
25. 25.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “Why are you late?” — 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) Do you like music? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Why are you sad?
29. 29.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Is it far?” — 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) What is your name? (b) Is it open? (c) When does it open?
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Is it late? (c) Why are you tired?
33. 33.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Are you ready? (c) Can you cook?
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Which fruit do you like?
40. 40.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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