Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 302 · 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 busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Are you ready? (c) How old is your sister?
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Is it open? (c) When does it open?
4. 4.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — 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) When does it start? (b) Did you like it? (c) Are you ready?
6. 6.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Is it open?
12. 12.“What is your hobby?” — 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 rain? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Did you find it?
14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) When does it close? (c) Is it hot?
15. 15.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Are you ready? (c) Did you eat it?
22. 22.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Are you ready? (c) Why are you sad?
26. 26.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) When does it close? (c) Are you busy?
28. 28.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like music?
32. 32.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — 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) Do you like music? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Why are you sad?
37. 37.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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