Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 806 · 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: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) When does it start? (c) Did you eat it?
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Is it ready? (c) Are you busy?
8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it open?
9. 9.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it hot?
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) When does it close? (c) Do you like cricket?
14. 14.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Are you busy? (c) How old is your cat?
19. 19.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Why are you sad? (c) What is your school?
23. 23.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it new?
26. 26.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Why are you sad?
30. 30.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Which song do you like? (c) How old is your dog?
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Did you see it?
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Where do you play? (c) Did you find it?
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) When does it open? (c) Do you like cricket?
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) When does it end?
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Do you like cricket?
37. 37.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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