Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 630 · 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.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Is it new? (c) How old is your dog?
4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Why are you sad?
5. 5.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Did you find it? (c) Why are you sad?
12. 12.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Are you tired? (c) When does it end?
15. 15.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Is it hot? (c) When does it start?
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Is it hot? (c) Where do you work?
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Do you like mangoes?
22. 22.“Why are you tired?” — 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) Who is your friend? (b) Where do you study? (c) Are you okay?
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) When does it open? (c) How old is your brother?
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Is it hot? (c) How old is your sister?
26. 26.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Did you eat it?
33. 33.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Which sport do you like?

Free pronunciation lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/english-pronunciation