Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 440 · 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.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Do you like mangoes?
4. 4.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Can you skate? (c) Which fruit do you like?
6. 6.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Which fruit do you like?
12. 12.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) When does it start? (c) Are you hungry?
14. 14.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Is it hot?
18. 18.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Which game do you like?
22. 22.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Do you like music?
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Is it late? (c) Is it far?
26. 26.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Do you like music?” — 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) How old is your sister? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Is it far?
29. 29.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) How old is your dog?
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Is it new? (c) How old is your dog?
33. 33.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Which game do you like?
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Are you tired? (c) Where do you play?
36. 36.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Are you ready? (c) When does it open?
38. 38.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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