Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 740 · 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 whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Can you cook?
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Is it far? (c) Do you like music?
12. 12.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Do you like maths?” — 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) Did you see it? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Do you like rain?
17. 17.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Did you find it? (c) When does it open?
19. 19.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
24. 24.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Did you eat it?
28. 28.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Is it new? (c) What is your name?
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Are you ready? (c) Which fruit do you like?
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Can you swim? (c) Are you ready?
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Can you swim? (c) Is it late?
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Is it open? (c) What is your name?
38. 38.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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