Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 715 · 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.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Listen: “Is it ready?” — 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 ready? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it far?
8. 8.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Is it new? (c) When does it close?
14. 14.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Can you cook? (c) What is your school?
16. 16.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Are you hungry? (c) How old is your cat?
20. 20.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Are you busy? (c) Who is your friend?
26. 26.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Can you swim? (c) Which fruit do you like?
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Did you see it? (c) Where do you play?
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Are you ready? (c) Who is your friend?
33. 33.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Is it ready? (c) Which fruit do you like?
35. 35.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like dogs?
37. 37.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Where do you live? (c) Are you busy?

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