Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 334 · 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.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Can you swim?
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you tired?
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Are you hungry? (c) What is your school?
5. 5.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) When does it start? (c) Did you eat it?
10. 10.“Is it ready?” — 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) Can you skate? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Where do you study?
12. 12.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“When does it open?” — 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.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Where do you live? (c) Can you swim?
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Do you like music? (c) Why are you happy?
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Are you ready? (c) Which sport do you like?
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Do you like cricket?
26. 26.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) What is your school? (c) Why are you tired?
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Are you tired?
29. 29.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) When does it start? (c) Why are you late?
33. 33.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“Is it late?” — 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Is it ready? (c) Who is your friend?
38. 38.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Can you dance? (c) Do you like music?
40. 40.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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