Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 416 · 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.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — 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) Who is your teacher? (b) Is it late? (c) Why are you late?
4. 4.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — 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) Are you hungry? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Where do you study?
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Which song do you like? (c) What is your name?
11. 11.“Are you okay?” — 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) How old is your brother? (b) Did you like it? (c) Is it late?
13. 13.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Do you like mangoes?
15. 15.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Listen: “Is it late?” — 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) Where do you play? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Did you eat it?
21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Are you ready?
22. 22.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Where do you live?
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Is it far? (c) Which fruit do you like?
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Which song do you like? (c) How old is your sister?
27. 27.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Is it hot? (c) How old is your cat?
29. 29.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Did you see it? (c) Why are you sad?
33. 33.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Can you dance? (c) Where do you work?
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Why are you late? (c) Do you like mangoes?
36. 36.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Where do you play? (c) Is it new?
38. 38.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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