Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 147 · 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: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Are you hungry?” — 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) Do you like maths? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Did you see it?
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Are you okay? (c) Did you eat it?
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) What is your hobby? (c) What is your school?
6. 6.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) When does it close? (c) Are you okay?
9. 9.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Where do you study? (c) How old is your dog?
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Why are you sad?
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Who is your friend?
15. 15.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Is it hot?
26. 26.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Can you dance? (c) When does it close?
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) What is your school? (c) Who is your friend?
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Are you okay?
33. 33.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Are you tired? (c) Are you busy?
36. 36.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Where do you study? (c) Can you swim?
38. 38.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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