Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 814 · 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.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you ready?
2. 2.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Where do you work?
8. 8.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Do you like music? (c) Is it ready?
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Is it late? (c) When does it close?
11. 11.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Can you cook?
19. 19.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Is it open? (c) Can you dance?
22. 22.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Why are you happy?” — 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) Did you find it? (b) Is it new? (c) When does it open?
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Can you whistle?
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Is it late? (c) What is your school?
30. 30.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Is it ready? (c) Are you ready?
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Are you tired? (c) Why are you happy?
35. 35.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Why are you late? (c) Is it new?
37. 37.Listen: “Are you ready?” — 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.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Did you like it? (c) Where do you study?
40. 40.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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