Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 652 · 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 UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Why are you sad?
2. 2.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.“Is it new?” — 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) Who is your hero? (b) Is it new? (c) Are you okay?
6. 6.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you swim?
12. 12.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.“Do you like rain?” — 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 play? (b) Are you okay? (c) Why are you sad?
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Are you ready? (c) Why are you sad?
16. 16.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Did you eat it?” — 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) Who is your teacher? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Is it new?
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Do you like dogs?
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Is it far? (c) Can you swim?
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Which sport do you like?
23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Is it late? (c) How old is your dog?
24. 24.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Where do you play? (c) When does it start?
27. 27.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Are you tired? (c) Where do you live?
29. 29.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Is it late? (c) Are you okay?
31. 31.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Listen: “What is your school?” — 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) Do you like music? (b) When does it end? (c) Which sport do you like?
40. 40.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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