Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 619 · 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) What is your name? (c) Which sport do you like?
3. 3.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Do you like cricket?
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Can you whistle? (c) What is your school?
8. 8.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Can you skate? (c) How old is your dog?
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) How old is your brother?
11. 11.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Do you like cricket?
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Is it far? (c) When does it end?
23. 23.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Where do you work? (c) Did you find it?
29. 29.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Why are you sad?
33. 33.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — 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) Where do you live? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Is it open?
35. 35.Listen: “When does it close?” — 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) When does it open? (b) Is it new? (c) Where do you work?
37. 37.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Why are you happy?
40. 40.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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