Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 354 · 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.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Where do you play?
3. 3.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Can you swim? (c) What is your school?
7. 7.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Did you see it?
9. 9.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) When does it end? (c) Which fruit do you like?
11. 11.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Why are you late? (c) Is it hot?
13. 13.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — 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) Are you okay? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Can you swim?
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Can you skate? (c) Which game do you like?
17. 17.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Can you dance? (c) Can you whistle?
19. 19.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — 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) Is it late? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Where do you work?
27. 27.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Can you cook? (c) When does it end?
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Can you cook? (c) Did you eat it?
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Who is your hero?
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Where do you live? (c) Do you like mangoes?
32. 32.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Can you whistle?
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Are you okay? (c) Where do you work?
37. 37.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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