Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 380 · 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.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Did you like it?
3. 3.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Where do you work? (c) When does it start?
8. 8.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — 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) Can you swim? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Why are you happy?
12. 12.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“Can you whistle?” — 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) Are you hungry? (b) Did you see it? (c) Why are you late?
19. 19.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Can you dance?
22. 22.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Are you busy?” — 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) How old is your sister? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it far?
28. 28.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“Which song do you like?” — 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Listen: “Can you dance?” — 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) Do you like rain? (b) Can you swim? (c) Where do you live?
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Do you like music? (c) Where do you play?
36. 36.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) When does it close? (c) What is your hobby?
38. 38.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Are you ready? (c) Why are you tired?

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