Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 573 · 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.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Do you like rain? (c) When does it end?
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Is it new? (c) Why are you sad?
4. 4.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“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) Who is your hero? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Are you hungry?
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it hot?
8. 8.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Is it late? (c) Which sport do you like?
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Where do you play? (c) Is it far?
11. 11.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Where do you work? (c) Can you whistle?
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Is it new? (c) What is your name?
15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Where do you study? (c) What is your school?
16. 16.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Is it late? (c) Can you skate?
18. 18.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Which game do you like? (c) How old is your brother?
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) What is your hobby?
29. 29.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“What is your name?” — 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) Can you swim? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Do you like dogs?
34. 34.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Which game do you like?
37. 37.“How old is your sister?” — 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 fruit do you like? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Are you hungry?
39. 39.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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