Question Intonation Worksheet

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

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