Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 747 · 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 tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Can you cook? (c) Is it hot?
7. 7.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) What is your school? (c) How old is your dog?
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it open?
13. 13.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Are you hungry? (c) When does it open?
15. 15.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — 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) Do you like cricket? (b) When does it close? (c) Why are you sad?
17. 17.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Which song do you like?
21. 21.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Can you cook? (c) Are you okay?
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) When does it open? (c) Can you whistle?
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Do you like music? (c) When does it close?
32. 32.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it ready?
40. 40.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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