Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 420 · 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 DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Can you skate? (c) Do you like music?
2. 2.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) When does it end? (c) Which fruit do you like?
4. 4.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Are you busy? (c) Do you like rain?
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Is it open? (c) Why are you late?
8. 8.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Did you like it? (c) When does it end?
15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) When does it open? (c) Do you like maths?
16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Did you find it? (c) What is your hobby?
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Where do you study?
18. 18.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — 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 eat it? (b) What is your name? (c) Are you ready?
27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Is it ready? (c) When does it close?
28. 28.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Where do you play? (c) Where do you study?
30. 30.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Is it ready? (c) Which fruit do you like?
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Is it hot? (c) Do you like rain?
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Where do you work?
35. 35.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.“Did you like it?” — 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) Are you hungry? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Which game do you like?
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Is it new? (c) How old is your sister?
39. 39.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Why are you sad?

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