Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 401 · 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.“Do you like mangoes?” — 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) Do you like cricket? (b) When does it start? (c) Can you whistle?
3. 3.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) When does it end?
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Can you swim? (c) How old is your brother?
7. 7.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Is it far?
9. 9.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“Can you dance?” — 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) Where do you study? (b) Are you tired? (c) Who is your friend?
19. 19.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Can you swim?
24. 24.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Is it ready? (c) Where do you work?
27. 27.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“Why are you late?” — 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) Can you dance? (b) Is it late? (c) Which sport do you like?
31. 31.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Where do you study? (c) Can you skate?
33. 33.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.“What is your hobby?” — 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) Why are you happy? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Are you busy?
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Do you like rain?
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Can you skate?
40. 40.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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