Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 802 · 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: “Are you tired?” — 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) Are you tired? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Who is your friend?
3. 3.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Where do you work? (c) Is it far?
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) How old is your sister?
11. 11.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you swim?
14. 14.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Did you like it? (c) Who is your hero?
18. 18.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Do you like maths?
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Do you like dogs?
22. 22.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Are you busy? (c) Where do you study?
28. 28.Listen: “Can you dance?” — 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) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Can you whistle? (c) When does it close?
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Which sport do you like?
33. 33.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Which sport do you like?
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) When does it start? (c) Is it ready?
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Are you ready? (c) Is it far?
39. 39.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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