Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 843 · 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.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Is it new? (c) How old is your cat?
6. 6.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Which game do you like? (c) When does it close?
8. 8.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Which sport do you like?
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Is it open? (c) Why are you tired?
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Which sport do you like?
12. 12.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — 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) Which sport do you like? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Who is your hero?
14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Are you hungry? (c) When does it end?
15. 15.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Are you hungry?
20. 20.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Where do you live?
24. 24.Listen: “Is it open?” — 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 brother? (b) When does it start? (c) Can you cook?
26. 26.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — 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) Is it far? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it late?
29. 29.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Is it far?
31. 31.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Can you cook?
33. 33.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) What is your school? (c) What is your name?
36. 36.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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