Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 478 · 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.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Is it open?” — 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) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) When does it end? (c) Are you ready?
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Is it far?
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Why are you late? (c) Which song do you like?
8. 8.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“Do you like cricket?” — 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 music? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Which fruit do you like?
11. 11.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Did you find it? (c) Where do you play?
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Which game do you like?
18. 18.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Which fruit do you like?
25. 25.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Where do you study? (c) Do you like maths?
27. 27.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Are you tired? (c) Do you like cricket?
34. 34.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Can you dance? (c) Can you swim?
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Can you cook? (c) Which fruit do you like?
38. 38.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Where do you study? (c) Are you ready?

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