Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 669 · 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.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) When does it close? (c) Is it open?
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Did you see it? (c) Is it hot?
8. 8.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Is it late?
12. 12.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) What is your school? (c) Did you find it?
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Where do you live? (c) Can you whistle?
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Is it ready? (c) Are you ready?
16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Did you like it? (c) How old is your brother?
17. 17.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Are you okay? (c) Why are you happy?
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Can you whistle?
26. 26.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Do you like music?
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Why are you happy?
33. 33.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Why are you late? (c) Why are you sad?

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