Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 355 · 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: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Are you busy?
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Did you eat it? (c) When does it end?
6. 6.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Is it ready? (c) Did you eat it?
12. 12.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Do you like cricket?
15. 15.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Listen: “When does it end?” — 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) Why are you happy? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Are you ready?
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Did you see it? (c) How old is your brother?
19. 19.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Did you like it? (c) How old is your brother?
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Where do you study?
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Why are you late? (c) Can you dance?
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Did you find it?
25. 25.Listen: “Where do you live?” — 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) Do you like rain? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Where do you work?
27. 27.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Where do you work? (c) Is it late?
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) Is it far? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Who is your friend?
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Can you cook? (c) Who is your teacher?
33. 33.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Do you like music?
36. 36.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Can you dance? (c) When does it end?
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Who is your teacher?
39. 39.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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