Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 882 · 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: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Can you skate? (c) Do you like cricket?
3. 3.“Do you like maths?” — 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) Do you like cricket? (b) Did you like it? (c) When does it start?
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) When does it start? (c) Can you swim?
6. 6.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Listen: “Are you busy?” — 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) Do you like music? (b) Is it open? (c) Why are you tired?
10. 10.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Are you okay? (c) How old is your cat?
14. 14.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Did you like it?
16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Are you ready? (c) Is it far?
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Can you swim? (c) Which song do you like?
18. 18.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“Are you busy?” — 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) How old is your sister? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Do you like rain?
21. 21.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) What is your name? (c) Did you eat it?
23. 23.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.“How old is your cat?” — 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) Do you like dogs? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Where do you play?
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Where do you work?
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Where do you study? (c) Can you skate?
32. 32.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Can you whistle? (c) When does it close?
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Is it late? (c) Do you like cricket?
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Are you hungry?
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Is it hot? (c) Why are you late?
38. 38.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Can you dance? (c) What is your school?
40. 40.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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