← Intonation in questions lesson New set →

Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 867 · 40 questions
TalentJR

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? ↗

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

Answer key

  1. When does it open?
  2. Why are you happy?
  3. Up ↗
  4. Who is your friend?
  5. Is it hot?
  6. Down ↘
  7. Down ↘
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. What is your hobby?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Down ↘
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. Down ↘
  16. Down ↘
  17. Did you eat it?
  18. Down ↘
  19. Down ↘
  20. Can you cook?
  21. Down ↘
  22. Down ↘
  23. Up ↗
  24. Down ↘
  25. Which game do you like?
  26. Down ↘
  27. Do you like maths?
  28. How old is your brother?
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. Down ↘
  32. Can you skate?
  33. Up ↗
  34. Down ↘
  35. Do you like music?
  36. When does it start?
  37. Down ↘
  38. Up ↗
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

Free pronunciation lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/english-pronunciation