Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 932 · 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: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Which song do you like?
5. 5.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) When does it start? (c) Are you tired?
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Where do you play?
16. 16.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Who is your teacher?
20. 20.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Is it hot?
24. 24.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Is it late? (c) How old is your dog?
26. 26.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Can you cook?
28. 28.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Who is your friend?
30. 30.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Did you see it? (c) What is your name?
33. 33.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Why are you late? (c) Do you like maths?
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Can you swim? (c) Can you dance?
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Which song do you like?
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Do you like cricket?
39. 39.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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