Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 255 · 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.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Is it open? (c) When does it open?
2. 2.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“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 DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Is it new? (c) Which sport do you like?
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Which game do you like?
9. 9.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Do you like maths? (c) When does it end?
12. 12.“Who is your friend?” — 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) Which fruit do you like? (b) Did you like it? (c) Can you whistle?
14. 14.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Do you like dogs?
22. 22.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Can you whistle?
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Did you like it? (c) What is your name?
27. 27.“Can you skate?” — 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) Are you busy? (b) Can you skate? (c) Why are you tired?
29. 29.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — 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) Are you hungry? (b) Where do you play? (c) Did you find it?
31. 31.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“How old is your sister?” — 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 school? (b) Where do you study? (c) Do you like rain?
35. 35.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Do you like rain?
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Can you dance?
38. 38.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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