Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 637 · 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.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Are you tired? (c) Are you okay?
7. 7.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Did you like it? (c) Did you eat it?
10. 10.“Do you like cricket?” — 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) Do you like cricket? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Can you swim?
12. 12.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you ready?
17. 17.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Are you ready?” — 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) Where do you play? (b) Are you okay? (c) Is it hot?
20. 20.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Is it hot? (c) Is it far?
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Why are you late?
23. 23.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) When does it open? (c) Is it new?
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Did you find it?
26. 26.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Who is your hero?
35. 35.Listen: “Did you see it?” — 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) Why are you happy? (b) Did you like it? (c) What is your name?
37. 37.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Can you dance? (c) Where do you study?

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