Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 111 · 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: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you hungry?
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 ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Where do you play?
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Can you swim? (c) Where do you work?
13. 13.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Where do you work?
17. 17.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Is it hot? (c) Why are you sad?
19. 19.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Can you cook?” — 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) Is it open? (b) Can you skate? (c) What is your school?
26. 26.Listen: “Is it open?” — 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) When does it start? (b) Can you swim? (c) Do you like dogs?
28. 28.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“When does it start?” — 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) Is it ready? (b) Why are you late? (c) What is your hobby?
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Why are you late? (c) Are you okay?
32. 32.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Is it new? (c) Where do you play?
37. 37.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Did you see it? (c) Do you like dogs?
39. 39.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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