Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 63 · 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.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Is it ready? (c) Are you ready?
4. 4.Listen: “Can you cook?” — 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) Do you like rain? (b) Are you okay? (c) How old is your dog?
6. 6.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Is it far? (c) Why are you happy?
8. 8.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Did you like it?
12. 12.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — 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) Do you like cricket? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Which sport do you like?
14. 14.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Is it far? (c) How old is your brother?
16. 16.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you ready?
21. 21.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Do you like dogs?
26. 26.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) When does it start? (c) Do you like rain?
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Can you swim?
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Do you like rain?
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Do you like mangoes?
33. 33.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Who is your teacher?
36. 36.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Can you cook?
40. 40.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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