Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 502 · 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: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) When does it end?
3. 3.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Did you find it?
6. 6.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Is it late?
10. 10.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) When does it start?
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Is it new? (c) Which song do you like?
13. 13.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Can you cook? (c) When does it end?
16. 16.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Are you busy?
20. 20.“Is it open?” — 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) Are you busy? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Can you skate?
22. 22.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“What is your hobby?” — 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) Who is your teacher? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like rain?
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Is it open? (c) When does it open?
26. 26.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you busy?
33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Can you swim?
34. 34.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Did you find it? (c) Which fruit do you like?
37. 37.“Is it hot?” — 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) Can you skate? (b) Can you dance? (c) Why are you late?
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Where do you live? (c) Did you eat it?
40. 40.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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