Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 442 · 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: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Can you dance?” — 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) When does it close? (b) Is it open? (c) Is it late?
4. 4.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Is it open? (c) Is it far?
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Are you hungry?
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Can you cook?
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Is it hot? (c) Who is your teacher?
9. 9.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) How old is your brother? (c) When does it start?
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Can you whistle?
12. 12.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Are you ready? (c) Who is your hero?
21. 21.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Are you ready? (c) How old is your dog?
29. 29.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Is it new?
37. 37.“When does it start?” — 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) Is it far? (b) Is it hot? (c) Where do you study?
39. 39.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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