Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 749 · 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.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Is it hot? (c) Is it open?
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Did you find it? (c) Do you like rain?
5. 5.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.Listen: “When does it open?” — 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) Where do you live? (b) Did you find it? (c) When does it close?
10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Do you like cricket?
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Is it open? (c) How old is your dog?
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Is it hot?
13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Are you hungry? (c) When does it end?
14. 14.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Can you dance?
16. 16.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“When does it start?” — 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) How old is your dog? (b) Why are you late? (c) Can you skate?
19. 19.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) When does it open? (c) Can you skate?
27. 27.Listen: “Are you okay?” — 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) Did you eat it? (b) Can you whistle? (c) How old is your brother?
29. 29.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Why are you happy?
32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Are you tired? (c) Do you like music?
33. 33.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it late?
36. 36.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Are you busy? (c) How old is your sister?
38. 38.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Why are you late?
40. 40.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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