Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 480 · 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.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Do you like maths?
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you cook?
6. 6.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you busy?
15. 15.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Did you find it? (c) When does it open?
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Did you like it?
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Are you busy? (c) Do you like cricket?
19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Can you cook? (c) Who is your teacher?
20. 20.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Why are you late? (c) Is it late?
22. 22.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Which sport do you like?
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Is it open?
25. 25.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“Is it late?” — 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Are you okay? (c) Why are you sad?
29. 29.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — 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) Which sport do you like? (b) Do you like music? (c) Can you dance?
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Are you tired?
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Are you tired? (c) Where do you play?

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