Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 353 · 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.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Can you dance? (c) When does it open?
4. 4.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Why are you sad?
8. 8.Listen: “Do you like music?” — 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) Where do you study? (b) Why are you late? (c) Is it hot?
10. 10.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Where do you work? (c) Which fruit do you like?
17. 17.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“How old is your cat?” — 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) Who is your teacher? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you cook?
21. 21.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Why are you late? (c) Is it ready?
23. 23.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Can you skate?
25. 25.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“When does it end?” — 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 ready? (b) When does it close? (c) Are you tired?
28. 28.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Listen: “Can you skate?” — 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) Where do you live? (b) What is your school? (c) Did you like it?
31. 31.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Is it late? (c) What is your name?
33. 33.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“Who is your teacher?” — 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) Do you like maths? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Are you busy?
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Did you eat it?
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Is it far? (c) When does it open?
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Is it late? (c) What is your school?
40. 40.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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