Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 618 · 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 live? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like cricket?
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Is it ready? (c) When does it start?
3. 3.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.“Why are you happy?” — 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) Is it ready? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you dance?
9. 9.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) When does it start? (c) Can you whistle?
19. 19.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Are you okay? (c) Where do you play?
22. 22.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Can you cook?
24. 24.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Is it ready?
27. 27.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Who is your hero?
32. 32.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Is it ready?
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) What is your school? (c) Did you eat it?
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Did you see it?
36. 36.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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