Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 590 · 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.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Is it ready? (c) Where do you live?
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) When does it end? (c) Is it new?
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Are you ready?
6. 6.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Why are you sad? (c) What is your school?
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) When does it open? (c) Is it hot?
9. 9.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Is it ready?
13. 13.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Is it ready? (c) How old is your sister?
16. 16.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Do you like maths? (c) What is your name?
21. 21.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Do you like rain? (c) When does it start?
26. 26.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“Did you see it?” — 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) Are you ready? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Why are you sad?
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Are you hungry?
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Which song do you like? (c) What is your school?
32. 32.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Where do you live? (c) Do you like mangoes?
35. 35.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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