Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 522 · 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.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Is it ready? (c) How old is your brother?
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) What is your name? (c) Did you like it?
4. 4.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Are you ready? (c) Is it far?
7. 7.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“Can you skate?” — 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) Is it hot? (b) Can you whistle? (c) When does it close?
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Did you find it? (c) Is it hot?
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Do you like music?
13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) What is your school? (c) Are you ready?
14. 14.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Is it far? (c) Which fruit do you like?
17. 17.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Who is your friend?
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Are you okay?
21. 21.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Do you like mangoes?
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Did you see it?
31. 31.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Why are you happy?
34. 34.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Are you tired?
39. 39.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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