Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 920 · 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.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Did you see it? (c) When does it end?
4. 4.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — 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) What is your name? (b) Are you okay? (c) Do you like maths?
8. 8.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Is it far? (c) Do you like dogs?
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Where do you play?
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Is it open? (c) Which game do you like?
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Are you okay?
14. 14.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you skate?
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) When does it open? (c) Which sport do you like?
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Are you hungry?
24. 24.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Can you cook? (c) What is your hobby?
27. 27.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Did you find it? (c) How old is your brother?
31. 31.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Why are you late? (c) Are you okay?
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Is it open? (c) Who is your friend?
35. 35.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Did you eat it?
39. 39.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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