Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 321 · 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: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Did you see it?
4. 4.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Listen: “Did you like it?” — 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) Can you skate? (b) Do you like maths? (c) When does it close?
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Can you dance?
11. 11.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Where do you play? (c) Is it new?
13. 13.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Is it ready? (c) When does it end?
18. 18.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — 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) Who is your teacher? (b) Do you like rain? (c) How old is your dog?
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Why are you late? (c) Are you tired?
22. 22.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Do you like music? (c) Do you like mangoes?
24. 24.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) What is your name? (c) Is it far?
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Is it late?
28. 28.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Can you swim?
30. 30.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Which song do you like?
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Can you swim?
38. 38.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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