Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 65 · 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.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Is it hot?
9. 9.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Are you hungry?
17. 17.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Can you skate? (c) Why are you tired?
24. 24.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) What is your school? (c) Why are you sad?
26. 26.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Is it hot? (c) Is it late?
28. 28.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Where do you live? (c) Can you skate?
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you tired?
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Are you ready? (c) Is it open?
34. 34.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Where do you work?
36. 36.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Are you busy?
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Can you dance? (c) What is your school?
39. 39.Listen: “Is it hot?” — 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) Did you see it? (b) Is it new? (c) Which fruit do you like?

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