Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 887 · 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.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Is it far? (c) When does it close?
3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Which game do you like? (c) What is your school?
4. 4.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Can you dance? (c) Did you eat it?
8. 8.“Is it hot?” — 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) How old is your sister? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Is it hot?
10. 10.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Did you like it?
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Is it new? (c) Where do you play?
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Which song do you like?
14. 14.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Are you busy? (c) What is your school?
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Why are you happy? (c) When does it end?
17. 17.Listen: “When does it open?” — 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) Why are you late? (b) Is it ready? (c) Do you like music?
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Can you whistle?
20. 20.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you hungry?
23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Are you tired? (c) Who is your friend?
24. 24.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Where do you study? (c) Do you like cricket?
27. 27.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Do you like dogs?
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you ready?
34. 34.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Is it ready? (c) Why are you late?
36. 36.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Is it late? (c) Is it far?
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Did you find it? (c) Are you busy?
39. 39.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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