Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 73 · 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.“Why are you 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) When does it open? (b) When does it close? (c) Did you see it?
3. 3.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) How old is your sister?
5. 5.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Who is your teacher?
7. 7.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Are you hungry? (c) What is your school?
10. 10.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Listen: “Is it late?” — 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) Do you like mangoes? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Are you tired?
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Did you see it? (c) Is it new?
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Where do you live? (c) How old is your dog?
21. 21.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Are you ready? (c) Why are you sad?
24. 24.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Is it new? (c) Why are you happy?
27. 27.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) When does it start? (c) Who is your teacher?
31. 31.“Do you like maths?” — 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 sad? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Where do you live?
33. 33.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Where do you work?
37. 37.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Did you find it?
39. 39.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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