Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 456 · 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.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Why are you happy?
2. 2.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Why are you late?
7. 7.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Are you busy?
9. 9.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Do you like music? (c) Which fruit do you like?
11. 11.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Who is your teacher?
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Can you skate? (c) Can you dance?
18. 18.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Do you like dogs?” — 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) How old is your brother? (b) When does it close? (c) Are you tired?
27. 27.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Can you dance? (c) How old is your sister?
29. 29.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Do you like music? (c) Do you like dogs?
35. 35.Listen: “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 UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) When does it open? (c) Who is your teacher?
37. 37.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Is it hot? (c) Why are you sad?
39. 39.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Is it hot? (c) Who is your teacher?

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