Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 921 · 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 busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.“Which song 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) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Do you like music? (c) What is your school?
8. 8.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Where do you play? (c) Can you whistle?
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Where do you work? (c) Is it new?
12. 12.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Where do you work?
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) How old is your sister? (c) What is your school?
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Can you dance? (c) Do you like mangoes?
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Can you whistle? (c) How old is your dog?
21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Is it open?
22. 22.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it ready?
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Did you like it?
25. 25.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Do you like music? (c) When does it close?
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Can you skate?
28. 28.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) How old is your cat?
31. 31.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like mangoes?
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) When does it close? (c) Is it ready?
40. 40.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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