Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 523 · 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) Which game do you like? (b) Why are you late? (c) Can you skate?
2. 2.Listen: “Why 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.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Is it new? (c) Where do you study?
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) What is your name? (c) Where do you study?
7. 7.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Do you like music? (c) Do you like dogs?
11. 11.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Which sport do you like?
13. 13.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Did you eat it?” — 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 cat? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it ready?
17. 17.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Is it open? (c) Why are you late?
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) When does it end? (c) Do you like music?
25. 25.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Did you find it? (c) Do you like mangoes?
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Are you ready? (c) Can you cook?
29. 29.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Are you okay? (c) Are you hungry?
33. 33.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
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.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Where do you live? (c) Do you like maths?
40. 40.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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