Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 434 · 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: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Are you busy? (c) Is it new?
6. 6.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Can you skate? (c) Which song do you like?
9. 9.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Did you like it? (c) What is your school?
16. 16.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Listen: “Where do you study?” — 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) How old is your cat? (b) Where do you study? (c) Is it far?
19. 19.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Is it late? (c) What is your name?
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Where do you live?
22. 22.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Where do you live? (c) Who is your friend?
27. 27.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Are you hungry?
30. 30.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Can you skate? (c) Where do you live?
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Did you eat it?
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Did you like it? (c) How old is your dog?
34. 34.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) When does it open?
37. 37.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Are you tired? (c) Which fruit do you like?
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Do you like dogs?
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Can you whistle?

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