← Intonation in questions lesson New set →

Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 674 · 40 questions
TalentJR

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? ↗

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

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Down ↘
  3. Up ↗
  4. Which song do you like?
  5. Down ↘
  6. Down ↘
  7. Where do you play?
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. Do you like rain?
  11. Up ↗
  12. Is it far?
  13. Down ↘
  14. Why are you tired?
  15. How old is your brother?
  16. Up ↗
  17. Up ↗
  18. Up ↗
  19. Up ↗
  20. Down ↘
  21. Who is your teacher?
  22. Up ↗
  23. Down ↘
  24. What is your school?
  25. Did you eat it?
  26. Down ↘
  27. When does it start?
  28. Do you like mangoes?
  29. How old is your cat?
  30. Up ↗
  31. Down ↘
  32. Are you hungry?
  33. Is it ready?
  34. Up ↗
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Do you like dogs?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Where do you work?
  40. Is it late?

Free pronunciation lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/english-pronunciation