Question Intonation Worksheet

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

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