Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 362 · 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 open?” — 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) Which song do you like? (b) Did you eat it? (c) When does it open?
3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Is it open? (c) Why are you late?
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Is it ready? (c) Why are you late?
5. 5.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Where do you play?
12. 12.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) When does it close?
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Is it far? (c) Why are you sad?
21. 21.“When does it end?” — 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) What is your hobby? (b) Do you like rain? (c) How old is your dog?
23. 23.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) What is your name? (c) Are you busy?
27. 27.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Can you swim? (c) Who is your hero?
31. 31.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Is it open? (c) Did you eat it?
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Why are you late? (c) Which sport do you like?
36. 36.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Where do you live?
38. 38.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like music?

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