Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 635 · 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: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Is it open? (c) What is your school?
7. 7.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Is it hot? (c) Can you swim?
9. 9.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Listen: “Did you find it?” — 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) Which game do you like? (b) Can you swim? (c) Why are you tired?
12. 12.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) What is your school? (c) Did you eat it?
14. 14.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Is it new? (c) Can you whistle?
17. 17.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) When does it close? (c) Did you eat it?
21. 21.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Are you okay? (c) Do you like maths?
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) When does it start? (c) Are you hungry?
25. 25.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Where do you play?
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Is it ready? (c) Which fruit do you like?
30. 30.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Are you ready?
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Is it hot? (c) What is your hobby?
33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Do you like rain? (c) What is your hobby?
34. 34.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.“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 UP at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) When does it start? (c) What is your hobby?
37. 37.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Did you find it? (c) Which fruit do you like?

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