Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 615 · 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 okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Can you skate? (c) Do you like maths?
3. 3.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Which game do you like? (c) What is your hobby?
5. 5.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — 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) What is your school? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like rain?
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Can you skate?
11. 11.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Where do you study?” — 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) Did you eat it? (b) Did you like it? (c) When does it start?
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) What is your school? (c) Can you whistle?
19. 19.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — 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.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Did you like it? (c) Who is your teacher?
24. 24.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Which game do you like?” — 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.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Are you tired? (c) Are you okay?
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Where do you live? (c) What is your hobby?
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Are you busy? (c) Is it far?
37. 37.“Is it hot?” — 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) What is your name? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Can you whistle?
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Can you cook? (c) Did you see it?
40. 40.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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