Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 295 · 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) Which fruit do you like? (b) Can you cook? (c) Are you busy?
2. 2.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Where do you work? (c) Can you dance?
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Did you see it? (c) What is your school?
8. 8.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Can you skate?
13. 13.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Which song do you like?
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Do you like maths? (c) When does it end?
18. 18.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Why are you late? (c) How old is your dog?
20. 20.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Are you busy? (c) When does it close?
25. 25.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Are you tired? (c) Where do you live?
27. 27.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Is it ready?
32. 32.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) How old is your brother?
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) When does it close? (c) Is it late?
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Did you like it? (c) Who is your hero?
37. 37.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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