Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 650 · 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.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Is it hot? (c) Did you like it?
2. 2.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.“When does it open?” — 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 friend? (b) Can you swim? (c) What is your school?
7. 7.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Who is your hero?” — 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) Is it hot? (b) Where do you study? (c) Who is your teacher?
10. 10.“Who is your teacher?” — 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) Why are you happy? (b) Did you like it? (c) Are you ready?
12. 12.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Can you cook? (c) Can you whistle?
14. 14.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Did you like it? (c) Who is your hero?
16. 16.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Why are you late?
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Can you swim?
19. 19.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Is it hot?
25. 25.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Can you cook?
27. 27.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Can you cook? (c) Where do you work?
29. 29.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.“Where do you live?” — 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) Is it ready? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) What is your name?
33. 33.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“Why are you sad?” — 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) Did you like it? (b) Are you hungry? (c) What is your school?
36. 36.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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