Question Intonation Worksheet
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? ↗
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- 1.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 2.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
- 3.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 4.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
- 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) When does it start? (c) Is it late?
- 6.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 7.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 8.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
- 9.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
- 10.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Which game do you like?
- 12.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 13.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
- 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Is it open?
- 15.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 16.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
- 17.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 18.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
- 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Did you like it?
- 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like mangoes?
- 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you skate?
- 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Which game do you like?
- 23.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
- 24.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 25.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it open?
- 27.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Who is your hero? (c) How old is your cat?
- 29.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 30.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 31.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
- 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Did you eat it? (c) How old is your dog?
- 33.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 34.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 35.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 36.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 37.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 38.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 39.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
- 40.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
Answer key
- Down ↘
- Down ↘
- Up ↗
- Up ↗
- When does it start?
- Down ↘
- Up ↗
- Up ↗
- Up ↗
- Up ↗
- Did you eat it?
- Up ↗
- Down ↘
- Why are you tired?
- Down ↘
- Up ↗
- Up ↗
- Up ↗
- Did you like it?
- Do you like mangoes?
- What is your name?
- Is it hot?
- Down ↘
- Down ↘
- Up ↗
- Is it open?
- Down ↘
- Do you like music?
- Down ↘
- Up ↗
- Down ↘
- How old is your dog?
- Down ↘
- Up ↗
- Up ↗
- Up ↗
- Up ↗
- Down ↘
- Down ↘
- Up ↗
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