Question Intonation Worksheet

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

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