Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 206 · 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.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.“Did you like it?” — 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) Are you hungry? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Is it new?
7. 7.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Did you find it?
9. 9.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Listen: “Can you swim?” — 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) Did you see it? (b) When does it end? (c) Is it ready?
13. 13.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Where do you live?
23. 23.“Is it late?” — 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) When does it start? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like dogs?
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Do you like music? (c) Can you swim?
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Are you hungry? (c) How old is your dog?
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Which game do you like? (c) What is your hobby?
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like music?
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Do you like rain?
30. 30.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) What is your school? (c) Did you see it?
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Can you skate? (c) Which song do you like?
34. 34.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Is it hot? (c) Can you whistle?
36. 36.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — 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) How old is your cat? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Did you see it?
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Can you skate? (c) Where do you live?
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Is it far? (c) Why are you happy?
40. 40.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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