Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 779 · 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: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Are you hungry? (c) When does it end?
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Can you swim? (c) When does it open?
6. 6.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Are you tired? (c) Who is your teacher?
8. 8.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Is it new?
22. 22.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Is it far?
24. 24.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Which fruit do you like?
26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Do you like mangoes?
27. 27.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like mangoes?
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Did you find it?
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Do you like cricket?
32. 32.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Is it ready? (c) Do you like maths?
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you dance?
36. 36.“What is your school?” — 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) Where do you work? (b) Are you tired? (c) Who is your hero?
38. 38.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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