Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 933 · 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 UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Why are you late? (c) Do you like dogs?
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Are you ready? (c) Do you like rain?
3. 3.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Is it hot?
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Do you like mangoes?
6. 6.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Did you see it?
10. 10.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Which song do you like?
21. 21.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Is it ready? (c) Where do you study?
23. 23.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Are you busy?
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) What is your school?
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Where do you study? (c) How old is your brother?
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) What is your school? (c) Is it new?
29. 29.“How old is your brother?” — 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) Is it new? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Where do you live?
31. 31.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Where do you study?
33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Did you find it?
34. 34.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Are you busy? (c) How old is your sister?
40. 40.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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