Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 333 · 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) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Did you see it? (c) Why are you happy?
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Do you like rain? (c) What is your name?
5. 5.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Do you like music?
8. 8.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Are you okay? (c) Which sport do you like?
10. 10.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Did you see it? (c) How old is your cat?
12. 12.“When does it start?” — 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.Listen: “Are you ready?” — 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) Why are you sad? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Is it hot?
16. 16.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) When does it close? (c) Can you whistle?
20. 20.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Where do you work?
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Is it open? (c) Do you like cricket?
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Are you busy? (c) When does it close?
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Is it ready? (c) When does it close?
26. 26.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Where do you play? (c) Can you skate?
34. 34.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Where do you work?
36. 36.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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