Question Intonation Worksheet

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

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