Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 693 · 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 ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Is it far?
4. 4.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Can you swim?
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like music?
11. 11.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Is it late?
24. 24.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Where do you work? (c) Why are you tired?
26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Are you busy? (c) Which fruit do you like?
27. 27.“How old is your brother?” — 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) Can you cook? (b) Where do you play? (c) Is it open?
29. 29.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) When does it open? (c) Can you skate?
31. 31.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
32. 32.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Do you like rain? (c) When does it start?
39. 39.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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