Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 45 · 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.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Where do you live?
3. 3.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Is it far?
5. 5.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Do you like cricket?
10. 10.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Listen: “When does it end?” — 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) Can you skate? (b) Did you see it? (c) What is your name?
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Is it far?
16. 16.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“When does it start?” — 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) When does it start? (b) Do you like rain? (c) When does it open?
19. 19.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — 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) When does it end? (b) Are you okay? (c) Where do you work?
21. 21.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — 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) What is your hobby? (b) Can you cook? (c) Did you like it?
30. 30.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — 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) Can you cook? (b) Where do you study? (c) Are you busy?
35. 35.“Are you busy?” — 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) Which song do you like? (b) Is it ready? (c) Where do you work?
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Where do you play? (c) Did you find it?
38. 38.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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