Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 781 · 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.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Did you like it?
4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) What is your hobby? (c) How old is your brother?
5. 5.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“Do you like music?” — 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) What is your name? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Do you like music?
14. 14.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — 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) Is it new? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Which song do you like?
16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Are you tired? (c) Do you like mangoes?
17. 17.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Is it hot? (c) Which game do you like?
24. 24.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) What is your name? (c) Is it late?
26. 26.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Is it new? (c) Why are you sad?
30. 30.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Can you skate?
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Can you dance? (c) Who is your teacher?
35. 35.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Why are you late? (c) Which fruit do you like?
38. 38.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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