Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 986 · 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Where do you work?” — 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 okay? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Who is your friend?
4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) How old is your brother? (c) What is your name?
5. 5.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) When does it open? (c) Do you like music?
7. 7.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Which song do you like?
10. 10.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Can you swim? (c) When does it close?
19. 19.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) How old is your brother?
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Can you skate? (c) Why are you late?
25. 25.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Which game do you like?
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) How old is your brother? (c) When does it end?
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Do you like music? (c) When does it start?
33. 33.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Why are you happy?
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Did you eat it?
36. 36.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — 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) Can you swim? (b) Where do you live? (c) Do you like maths?
39. 39.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) When does it open? (c) When does it close?

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