Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 476 · 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 busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like mangoes?
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) What is your name? (c) Are you busy?
6. 6.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“Are you tired?” — 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 ready? (b) Did you eat it? (c) When does it start?
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Did you eat it?
10. 10.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Which sport do you like?
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Which fruit do you like?
17. 17.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Is it open? (c) Where do you work?
19. 19.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Do you like music?
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Is it ready? (c) What is your school?
24. 24.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like maths?
27. 27.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Can you whistle? (c) How old is your dog?
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Are you tired? (c) When does it open?
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) What is your name? (c) What is your school?
31. 31.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.“Did you see it?” — 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) Do you like mangoes? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) What is your name?
34. 34.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.“Is it late?” — 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) Is it ready? (b) What is your name? (c) Where do you play?
38. 38.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Is it late? (c) Which game do you like?
40. 40.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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