Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 452 · 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: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Do you like music?” — 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) When does it end? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Which game do you like?
4. 4.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Is it far?
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Which sport do you like?
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Can you whistle?
8. 8.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Who is your friend?
11. 11.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Did you find it? (c) Which song do you like?
13. 13.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it ready?
26. 26.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Are you okay? (c) Who is your teacher?
30. 30.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Why are you late? (c) Is it late?
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Is it far? (c) What is your school?
36. 36.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Did you eat it? (c) How old is your sister?
39. 39.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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