Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 460 · 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) When does it open? (b) Do you like rain? (c) What is your hobby?
2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you tired?
3. 3.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — 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) How old is your dog? (b) Is it hot? (c) Is it ready?
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Is it hot? (c) Can you cook?
6. 6.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you skate?
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Who is your friend?
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Is it open?
12. 12.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Where do you play? (c) Who is your friend?
15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) When does it close? (c) Can you dance?
16. 16.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“What is your school?” — 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) Why are you tired? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Did you eat it?
21. 21.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Is it late? (c) Did you find it?
25. 25.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Are you busy? (c) When does it start?
27. 27.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Did you like it?
32. 32.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Can you cook?
40. 40.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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