Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 511 · 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: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Is it hot?
3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Why are you tired?
4. 4.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Did you find it? (c) Is it late?
10. 10.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Are you ready? (c) What is your school?
14. 14.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Are you busy? (c) Do you like rain?
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Where do you live?
21. 21.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Where do you live?
25. 25.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Can you skate?
30. 30.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“Are you tired?” — 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) Is it ready? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Who is your friend?
33. 33.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.“Which fruit do you like?” — 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) When does it open? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Do you like maths?
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) When does it close? (c) Did you like it?
39. 39.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Can you skate? (c) Where do you study?

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