Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 359 · 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: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) When does it start? (c) Is it hot?
3. 3.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — 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 play? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Why are you late?
10. 10.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) When does it start? (c) Is it ready?
12. 12.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you dance?
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it open?
20. 20.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Listen: “Why are you 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) Why are you happy? (b) Is it late? (c) Do you like music?
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Can you swim? (c) Which song do you like?
24. 24.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you okay?
29. 29.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Why are you late? (c) How old is your cat?
32. 32.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Can you skate? (c) What is your hobby?
35. 35.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Is it late?
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Why are you late? (c) When does it open?
40. 40.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Free pronunciation lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/english-pronunciation