Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 284 · 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.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.“Do you like rain?” — 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Are you ready?
8. 8.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Are you ready? (c) Are you tired?
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) How old is your dog?
11. 11.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) When does it close? (c) Did you find it?
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Can you dance? (c) Where do you work?
15. 15.“Did you eat it?” — 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) Do you like mangoes? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you busy?
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Can you swim?
18. 18.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Listen: “Can you skate?” — 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 ready? (b) Where do you play? (c) Where do you study?
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Are you hungry?
23. 23.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like rain?
25. 25.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Listen: “Is it open?” — 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) Are you ready? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you whistle?
28. 28.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Where do you live? (c) Are you ready?
36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Why are you late? (c) When does it start?
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Did you find it? (c) Which song do you like?
38. 38.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Are you busy? (c) Why are you happy?
40. 40.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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