Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 775 · 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.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) What is your school?
3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Can you dance? (c) How old is your sister?
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Are you okay? (c) Can you whistle?
5. 5.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — 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) Where do you work? (b) Where do you live? (c) Are you hungry?
7. 7.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Are you hungry?
11. 11.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Did you find it?
15. 15.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Can you dance?
21. 21.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Is it ready? (c) Are you busy?
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Is it late? (c) Are you ready?
30. 30.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“Where do you work?” — 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) Can you whistle? (b) Where do you study? (c) Who is your hero?
33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Is it late? (c) When does it close?
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it far?
35. 35.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Is it hot? (c) Do you like music?
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Do you like music?
39. 39.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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