Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 925 · 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.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) What is your name? (c) Is it far?
2. 2.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Is it open? (c) What is your school?
4. 4.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) What is your school? (c) Is it open?
7. 7.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Do you like dogs?
9. 9.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Are you busy?
11. 11.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Do you like dogs?
14. 14.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — 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) Is it ready? (b) Where do you play? (c) Can you cook?
16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Are you busy?
17. 17.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“Is it open?” — 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Did you find it? (c) How old is your cat?
25. 25.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Can you whistle?
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Where do you live? (c) Are you tired?
33. 33.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“Is it ready?” — 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) How old is your dog? (b) Did you like it? (c) Which song do you like?
36. 36.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Listen: “Where do you study?” — 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) Why are you tired? (b) Did you see it? (c) Is it open?
39. 39.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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