Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 521 · 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.“Are you okay?” — 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 live? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Where do you work?
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Is it ready? (c) How old is your brother?
4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Are you busy? (c) Where do you work?
5. 5.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“Do you like rain?” — 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) Which sport do you like? (b) Are you ready? (c) Is it late?
15. 15.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Can you swim? (c) Where do you work?
17. 17.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Are you tired?
28. 28.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Are you okay? (c) Where do you play?
32. 32.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Is it late? (c) Do you like maths?
37. 37.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Why are you late? (c) Is it far?
40. 40.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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