Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 208 · 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.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Why are you happy? (c) What is your hobby?
6. 6.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it open?
11. 11.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Did you find it? (c) Can you swim?
14. 14.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Where do you study? (c) Can you swim?
18. 18.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Do you like maths?
21. 21.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) How old is your dog?
24. 24.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Is it far?
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Are you okay?
27. 27.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) What is your name? (c) Are you hungry?
29. 29.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Which song do you like?
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Why are you late?
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Do you like mangoes?
34. 34.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Are you busy? (c) Did you see it?
36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Which game do you like?
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you skate?
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Did you like it? (c) Is it late?
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Where do you work? (c) Which song do you like?
40. 40.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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