Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 676 · 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.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Are you ready? (c) Who is your friend?
3. 3.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) What is your name? (c) Do you like cricket?
8. 8.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Are you busy?
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) When does it open? (c) Are you okay?
12. 12.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) When does it start? (c) What is your name?
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) What is your school?
19. 19.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“How old is your cat?” — 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) Did you eat it? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Who is your teacher?
22. 22.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Can you swim? (c) Can you cook?
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Do you like music? (c) When does it start?
28. 28.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Are you busy? (c) Where do you work?
33. 33.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) When does it close?
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Can you skate? (c) How old is your brother?
37. 37.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — 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) How old is your cat? (b) Are you ready? (c) Are you hungry?

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