Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 581 · 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 okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Can you dance? (c) How old is your sister?
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Who is your teacher?
5. 5.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Where do you study? (c) Can you dance?
12. 12.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Where do you play?
17. 17.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Is it new? (c) Why are you happy?
19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Is it far? (c) Where do you study?
20. 20.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) What is your school? (c) Is it far?
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Did you see it? (c) What is your hobby?
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Can you dance? (c) Why are you late?
26. 26.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Is it hot? (c) Which song do you like?
28. 28.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Who is your teacher?
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Is it hot? (c) Is it open?
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Where do you live? (c) Did you find it?
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Can you dance? (c) Can you swim?
33. 33.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Is it new? (c) When does it open?
35. 35.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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