Question Intonation Worksheet

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

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