Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 621 · 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.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Are you tired?
3. 3.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Do you like rain?
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Can you cook?
8. 8.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Is it late? (c) What is your hobby?
10. 10.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Do you like maths?
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Is it hot? (c) Can you dance?
14. 14.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Do you like cricket?
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Where do you play? (c) How old is your cat?
17. 17.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you dance?
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Did you see it? (c) Which sport do you like?
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Is it open? (c) Is it hot?
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Did you find it? (c) Who is your hero?
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Do you like rain? (c) What is your school?
26. 26.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Can you cook? (c) Are you tired?
28. 28.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Did you eat it?
37. 37.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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