Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 313 · 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: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Why are you tired?
5. 5.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Where do you live? (c) Can you cook?
7. 7.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) What is your name? (c) Do you like dogs?
17. 17.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Do you like maths?
20. 20.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Why are you tired?
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Can you whistle?
24. 24.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) When does it start?
26. 26.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“Who is your friend?” — 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) Are you hungry? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) How old is your brother?
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Are you busy? (c) Why are you happy?
32. 32.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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