Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 49 · 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.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Do you like music? (c) Where do you study?
4. 4.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Did you see it? (c) Who is your hero?
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Why are you tired? (c) How old is your brother?
8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Which game do you like?
9. 9.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Who is your friend? (c) How old is your sister?
11. 11.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — 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) Can you whistle? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Which sport do you like?
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Is it ready? (c) Which song do you like?
15. 15.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — 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) How old is your brother? (c) Is it new?
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Is it open? (c) How old is your dog?
18. 18.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Do you like dogs?
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Where do you live?
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Is it late? (c) How old is your brother?
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Can you swim? (c) When does it open?
31. 31.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — 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) Do you like maths? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Do you like dogs?
37. 37.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Why are you late? (c) Do you like dogs?
39. 39.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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