Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 551 · 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.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) When does it open? (c) Is it late?
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Can you cook?
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Are you tired? (c) Why are you sad?
6. 6.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Where do you play? (c) Which game do you like?
8. 8.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Listen: “Is it open?” — 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) Are you ready? (b) Is it hot? (c) Where do you live?
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) When does it end? (c) Where do you play?
12. 12.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Is it late? (c) Why are you tired?
14. 14.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“Why are you sad?” — 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) Can you swim? (b) How old is your cat? (c) How old is your brother?
21. 21.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Which song do you like? (c) When does it start?
26. 26.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Did you see it? (c) Who is your friend?
32. 32.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Are you busy? (c) When does it start?
34. 34.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.“What is your name?” — 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) Which song do you like? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Is it new?
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Can you skate?
40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like music?

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