Question Intonation Worksheet

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

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