Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 534 · 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.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Do you like music? (c) Did you like it?
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Can you skate?
4. 4.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Listen: “Did you like it?” — 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 new? (b) Is it far? (c) Why are you tired?
11. 11.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“Who is your hero?” — 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) How old is your sister? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like dogs?
14. 14.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Can you dance?” — 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) When does it end? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Is it new?
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it open?
18. 18.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Is it ready?
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Did you see it? (c) How old is your dog?
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it ready?
25. 25.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like cricket?
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like maths?
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Are you okay? (c) Who is your hero?
32. 32.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Can you dance?
37. 37.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.“Did you eat it?” — 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) Are you tired? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Did you find it?

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