Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 664 · 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 happy? (b) Is it far? (c) Do you like rain?
2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Where do you live? (c) How old is your sister?
3. 3.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — 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) Did you find it? (b) Why are you tired? (c) When does it start?
7. 7.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Where do you live? (c) Do you like maths?
10. 10.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) How old is your dog?
13. 13.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Is it far? (c) Who is your hero?
18. 18.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Are you ready? (c) Who is your friend?
22. 22.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Listen: “Is it late?” — 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 dance? (b) Are you tired? (c) How old is your dog?
25. 25.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“Why are you 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) When does it close? (b) Do you like music? (c) Is it ready?
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you tired?
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Did you like it? (c) Are you tired?
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Are you hungry?
31. 31.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Is it open? (c) Why are you sad?
37. 37.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Is it new? (c) Who is your teacher?
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) What is your school? (c) Why are you tired?

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