Question Intonation Worksheet

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

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