Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 901 · 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: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“Why are you late?” — 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Is it open? (c) When does it close?
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Is it hot? (c) How old is your dog?
8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Are you okay? (c) Do you like cricket?
9. 9.Listen: “Can you dance?” — 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 rain? (b) Are you tired? (c) How old is your sister?
11. 11.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“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 music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Can you skate? (c) What is your name?
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Did you like it?
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Can you swim? (c) Which song do you like?
19. 19.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Is it open? (c) Where do you play?
24. 24.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) When does it end? (c) Do you like maths?
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Do you like dogs?
32. 32.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Did you see it?
34. 34.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Are you busy? (c) Is it far?
36. 36.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Listen: “When does it close?” — 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) Can you swim? (b) Where do you study? (c) Is it hot?
40. 40.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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