Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 244 · 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 late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Is it far? (c) Why are you happy?
8. 8.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Where do you study? (c) Do you like rain?
10. 10.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) What is your hobby? (c) How old is your cat?
12. 12.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) When does it open? (c) Can you skate?
18. 18.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Are you busy? (c) Are you hungry?
27. 27.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Did you eat it?
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) When does it end? (c) Is it new?
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Why are you late? (c) Can you swim?
32. 32.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Where do you work?
36. 36.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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