Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 216 · 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.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Listen: “Can you dance?” — 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) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Did you see it? (c) Where do you live?
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Is it new? (c) Do you like mangoes?
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Do you like music?
8. 8.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) When does it start? (c) Are you hungry?
11. 11.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like maths?
13. 13.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) When does it start? (c) Do you like music?
18. 18.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Is it late? (c) How old is your dog?
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Did you like it? (c) Which sport do you like?
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Is it late? (c) Did you see it?
22. 22.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Can you dance?
27. 27.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Do you like music?
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) How old is your dog? (c) How old is your brother?
32. 32.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Can you swim? (c) How old is your sister?
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Did you like it? (c) How old is your brother?
36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it far?
37. 37.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) What is your school? (c) Can you whistle?
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like mangoes?
40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Why are you tired?

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