Question Intonation Worksheet

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

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