Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 290 · 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.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Listen: “Is it new?” — 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) Are you busy? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Can you skate?
4. 4.“Where do you study?” — 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.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“What is your school?” — 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) Did you find it? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Which game do you like?
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Is it hot?
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Is it new?
12. 12.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Are you okay? (c) Who is your hero?
16. 16.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Are you ready?
18. 18.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Why are you late? (c) Did you see it?
21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like music?
22. 22.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Can you swim?
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Did you find it? (c) When does it close?
25. 25.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) What is your school? (c) Do you like cricket?
30. 30.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Are you busy? (c) Why are you tired?
37. 37.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Why are you sad?

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