Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 675 · 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.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Did you eat it?” — 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) Is it open? (b) Do you like music? (c) Where do you work?
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you hungry?
11. 11.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
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.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Who is your hero? (c) How old is your brother?
15. 15.“Where do you live?” — 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) Do you like dogs? (b) Where do you study? (c) Are you hungry?
17. 17.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) When does it close? (c) Do you like cricket?
19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Is it new? (c) Who is your friend?
20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Can you skate? (c) Which song do you like?
21. 21.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Are you tired? (c) Which game do you like?
30. 30.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Can you skate? (c) Why are you late?
33. 33.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) When does it open? (c) Do you like maths?
35. 35.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
36. 36.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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