Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 602 · 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.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Do you like mangoes?
2. 2.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Do you like rain?
5. 5.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Listen: “Is it open?” — 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) Which song do you like? (b) Can you skate? (c) Is it late?
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Are you ready? (c) Which sport do you like?
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Where do you live?
11. 11.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Can you skate?
14. 14.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Which game do you like?” — 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) What is your name? (b) Is it hot? (c) Is it ready?
17. 17.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Did you see it? (c) How old is your cat?
20. 20.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Listen: “Where do you live?” — 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) Where do you live? (b) When does it close? (c) Is it open?
23. 23.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) When does it start? (c) Can you swim?
25. 25.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Are you okay? (c) Why are you late?
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Who is your teacher?
33. 33.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Do you like cricket?
37. 37.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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