Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 727 · 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.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) When does it end? (c) Do you like rain?
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Can you whistle?
6. 6.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Are you busy?
8. 8.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) What is your name? (c) Do you like rain?
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Are you okay? (c) Why are you late?
17. 17.Listen: “Can you dance?” — 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) Is it hot? (b) Are you tired? (c) When does it open?
19. 19.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Is it far? (c) Why are you sad?
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Is it hot? (c) What is your school?
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Is it open?
31. 31.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Where do you work? (c) Is it ready?
33. 33.“How old is your cat?” — 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) Did you like it? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Why are you sad?
35. 35.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) When does it close? (c) Is it hot?
39. 39.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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