Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 383 · 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 sad?” — 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 rain? (c) Is it hot?
3. 3.“Do you like music?” — 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) Do you like mangoes? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Did you eat it?
5. 5.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Did you find it?
13. 13.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Which song do you like?
19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Where do you study? (c) Who is your teacher?
20. 20.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Listen: “Did you find it?” — 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) Is it far? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Why are you happy?
23. 23.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Why are you late? (c) Do you like maths?
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) What is your name? (c) When does it close?
28. 28.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Are you hungry? (c) How old is your brother?
30. 30.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Where do you study? (c) Can you dance?
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Do you like mangoes?
36. 36.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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