Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 591 · 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 ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Where do you work?
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Are you tired?
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Can you dance?
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Do you like music? (c) Are you ready?
8. 8.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Are you tired? (c) Is it far?
13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Is it open? (c) Which game do you like?
14. 14.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Is it hot? (c) Did you eat it?
17. 17.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.“Are you busy?” — 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) Can you whistle? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Which game do you like?
26. 26.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Did you find it? (c) When does it open?
29. 29.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Where do you live? (c) Why are you happy?
31. 31.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Are you ready? (c) Is it ready?
33. 33.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“Is it ready?” — 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) Are you okay? (b) Why are you sad? (c) How old is your dog?
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Why are you late? (c) Can you dance?
38. 38.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Who is your hero?
40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Is it new? (c) Where do you work?

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