Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 259 · 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.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) What is your name? (c) Do you like dogs?
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Can you cook? (c) When does it end?
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Are you ready? (c) When does it end?
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Where do you work?
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 DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Can you whistle? (c) When does it close?
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Can you whistle?
10. 10.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Did you find it? (c) Which game do you like?
17. 17.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) When does it close? (c) Who is your hero?
23. 23.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Listen: “Is it open?” — 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) Why are you tired? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Which fruit do you like?
36. 36.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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