← Intonation in questions lesson New set →

Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 520 · 40 questions
TalentJR

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? ↗

NameDateTime takenScore ___ / 40
  1. 1.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Where do you live? (c) Where do you play?
  3. 3.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Is it far? (c) Why are you late?
  5. 5.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Listen: “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 DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Are you tired? (c) Who is your friend?
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Is it open? (c) What is your hobby?
  12. 12.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“When does it end?” — 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) Is it hot? (c) How old is your brother?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) What is your school?
  16. 16.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Why are you late? (c) How old is your brother?
  18. 18.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) What is your name? (c) Is it late?
  21. 21.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) When does it close? (c) What is your school?
  24. 24.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Is it ready? (c) When does it open?
  27. 27.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) When does it close? (c) Where do you play?
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) When does it close? (c) Is it new?
  31. 31.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Are you okay? (c) Which game do you like?
  34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) What is your school? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Is it hot?
  36. 36.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Can you cook?
  3. Down ↘
  4. Is it far?
  5. Down ↘
  6. Up ↗
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. Down ↘
  10. Who is your friend?
  11. Is it open?
  12. Down ↘
  13. Down ↘
  14. Is it hot?
  15. Did you like it?
  16. Down ↘
  17. Can you swim?
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. Is it late?
  21. Down ↘
  22. Down ↘
  23. Did you see it?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Is it ready?
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Do you like music?
  30. When does it close?
  31. Up ↗
  32. Down ↘
  33. Which game do you like?
  34. What is your school?
  35. What is your name?
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. Up ↗
  39. Up ↗
  40. Down ↘

Free pronunciation lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/english-pronunciation