Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 189 · 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: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Do you like music? (c) When does it end?
7. 7.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Did you eat it? (c) What is your hobby?
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Is it ready? (c) Where do you play?
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Which game do you like?
13. 13.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Are you busy? (c) Who is your friend?
17. 17.“Why are you tired?” — 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) Where do you play? (b) What is your school? (c) Do you like dogs?
19. 19.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Can you swim? (c) Do you like maths?
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Is it open? (c) Which sport do you like?
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Did you find it? (c) Which fruit do you like?
26. 26.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Listen: “Is it far?” — 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) How old is your sister? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Can you skate?
33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Where do you work? (c) Why are you late?
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Can you cook?
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Is it far? (c) How old is your cat?
36. 36.“Which song do you like?” — 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) Do you like mangoes? (b) Where do you work? (c) When does it close?
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Are you ready?
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Are you ready? (c) Who is your hero?
40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Can you dance? (c) Where do you work?

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