Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 550 · 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 DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Do you like music? (c) Where do you work?
2. 2.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Are you ready?
4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) When does it end? (c) Why are you late?
5. 5.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Are you ready? (c) What is your hobby?
8. 8.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Did you find it? (c) How old is your sister?
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Do you like maths?
23. 23.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Do you like cricket?
29. 29.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Who is your teacher?” — 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) Is it hot? (b) Can you dance? (c) Which song do you like?
33. 33.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Did you see it? (c) Who is your friend?
38. 38.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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