Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 970 · 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: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Can you dance? (c) When does it open?
3. 3.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Where do you work? (c) Is it new?
6. 6.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — 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) Where do you live? (b) Is it new? (c) Is it far?
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Where do you work? (c) Can you dance?
9. 9.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — 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) Do you like music? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Why are you late?
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Where do you work? (c) Where do you study?
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) When does it close? (c) Can you whistle?
13. 13.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Do you like mangoes?
15. 15.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Is it open? (c) What is your school?
18. 18.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Where do you live? (c) Who is your friend?
22. 22.Listen: “Is it ready?” — 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) Is it open? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) How old is your brother?
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 UP at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) How old is your dog? (c) What is your school?
26. 26.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Is it late? (c) Do you like dogs?
32. 32.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — 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) Is it new? (b) What is your hobby? (c) When does it open?
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Can you whistle? (c) How old is your sister?
40. 40.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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