Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 400 · 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.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“Did you like it?” — 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) Is it new? (b) Which game do you like? (c) When does it start?
5. 5.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Where do you live? (c) Did you like it?
8. 8.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Do you like mangoes?
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) When does it close? (c) Is it ready?
16. 16.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Where do you study? (c) Are you ready?
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) What is your name? (c) Is it far?
20. 20.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Are you tired?” — 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) When does it open? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Is it late?
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Which song do you like?
27. 27.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) What is your name? (c) Do you like music?
31. 31.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like dogs?
37. 37.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Is it late? (c) Who is your hero?

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