Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 129 · 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 study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
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) Are you okay? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Where do you study?
5. 5.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Which game do you like?
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Do you like music?
10. 10.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) When does it close? (c) Did you find it?
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Where do you work?
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) What is your name? (c) Do you like maths?
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Is it hot?
19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Can you swim? (c) How old is your sister?
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Is it hot? (c) Are you tired?
21. 21.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Are you busy? (c) When does it open?
23. 23.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Where do you play? (c) Did you like it?
27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Can you dance? (c) Are you ready?
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) When does it close? (c) When does it end?
29. 29.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Are you tired? (c) Which song do you like?

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