Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 407 · 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) Do you like mangoes? (b) Why are you late? (c) Which sport do you like?
2. 2.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) What is your school? (c) What is your hobby?
9. 9.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Are you busy? (c) How old is your dog?
11. 11.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Why are you late? (c) Did you find it?
13. 13.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) How old is your sister?
18. 18.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Did you see it?
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Are you busy? (c) Who is your friend?
23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Where do you work?
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) When does it open? (c) Did you eat it?
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Where do you study? (c) Are you tired?
26. 26.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — 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) Why are you tired? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Where do you live?
28. 28.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Where do you live?
30. 30.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Is it hot?
34. 34.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Is it ready? (c) Do you like maths?
37. 37.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Can you whistle?
39. 39.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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