Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 68 · 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.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — 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) Do you like mangoes? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Where do you study?
13. 13.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Who is your friend?
17. 17.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Can you cook? (c) When does it close?
19. 19.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Where do you work? (c) Who is your friend?
21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) When does it start? (c) Why are you tired?
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) How old is your brother? (c) When does it start?
23. 23.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Which fruit do you like?
25. 25.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) What is your name? (c) Do you like cricket?
31. 31.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Did you eat it?
34. 34.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.“Did you find it?” — 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) Can you whistle? (b) Where do you live? (c) Which song do you like?
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Did you find it? (c) Did you eat it?
39. 39.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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