Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 155 · 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 hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Why are you late? (c) Where do you live?
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Is it ready? (c) Which song do you like?
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Can you swim?
5. 5.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Is it hot? (c) What is your school?
8. 8.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Where do you live? (c) What is your school?
12. 12.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Is it far? (c) What is your hobby?
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Is it new? (c) Which fruit do you like?
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Where do you work?
21. 21.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Are you busy? (c) How old is your brother?
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) When does it start? (c) Can you skate?
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like maths?
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Is it late? (c) When does it open?
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) How old is your sister? (c) How old is your brother?
27. 27.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like maths?
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you dance?
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Is it ready? (c) Are you tired?
32. 32.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) How old is your cat?
35. 35.“Who is your friend?” — 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) Can you cook? (b) What is your school? (c) Which game do you like?
37. 37.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Do you like mangoes?
40. 40.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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