Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 567 · 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: “Are you busy?” — 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) Is it ready? (b) Why are you late? (c) Is it new?
3. 3.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Did you see it?
5. 5.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) When does it close? (c) What is your school?
7. 7.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Are you okay? (c) How old is your cat?
15. 15.“Do you like maths?” — 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) Are you tired? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Where do you live?
17. 17.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Is it late?
19. 19.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“When does 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 hungry? (b) Can you skate? (c) Where do you live?
22. 22.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Why are you late? (c) What is your name?
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Who is your teacher?
32. 32.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) When does it open? (c) Is it hot?
36. 36.Listen: “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) How old is your dog? (b) Is it ready? (c) Where do you live?
38. 38.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Do you like music? (c) Do you like rain?
40. 40.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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