Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 587 · 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: “When does it end?” — 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 late? (b) Did you see it? (c) How old is your sister?
3. 3.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Is it late? (c) When does it end?
9. 9.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) What is your name? (c) What is your school?
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Did you like it? (c) Where do you play?
13. 13.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Can you skate? (c) Where do you work?
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) What is your school? (c) Where do you play?
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) When does it close? (c) Who is your hero?
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Is it late? (c) Who is your hero?
19. 19.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Can you whistle? (c) When does it start?
21. 21.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Why are you tired?
29. 29.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Do you like dogs?
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Did you find it? (c) Do you like music?
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Do you like music?
33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) When does it start? (c) Did you find it?
34. 34.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Which song do you like? (c) What is your hobby?
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Can you skate? (c) Where do you play?
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Why are you late? (c) Do you like maths?
38. 38.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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