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