Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 499 · 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.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) When does it close? (c) Do you like cricket?
2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) When does it close? (c) Why are you happy?
3. 3.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Is it late?
6. 6.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Listen: “Did you eat 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) Did you see it? (b) Did you find it? (c) Who is your friend?
17. 17.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) What is your school? (c) Is it late?
22. 22.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Where do you study? (c) Did you see it?
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Do you like maths?
26. 26.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you busy?
28. 28.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Do you like cricket?
31. 31.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Can you skate?
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Did you like it? (c) Where do you study?
35. 35.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Why are you tired? (c) What is your school?
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Are you tired? (c) Do you like cricket?
39. 39.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Are you hungry?

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