Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 739 · 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.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Can you skate?
5. 5.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
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) How old is your cat? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Is it far?
10. 10.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
16. 16.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) When does it close? (c) When does it end?
18. 18.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) How old is your cat? (c) How old is your brother?
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Did you see it? (c) What is your name?
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Are you hungry?
22. 22.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Which fruit do you like?
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Do you like cricket?
28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) When does it end? (c) Where do you live?
29. 29.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Is it ready?
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it late?
32. 32.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Is it hot?
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Who is your hero?
36. 36.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Are you busy? (c) Where do you study?

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