Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 841 · 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.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Is it ready?
2. 2.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Where do you play? (c) Can you dance?
7. 7.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Which game do you like? (c) What is your hobby?
11. 11.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Where do you work?
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Are you hungry? (c) When does it start?
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Is it open? (c) Who is your hero?
16. 16.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Did you find it? (c) Where do you work?
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Is it late? (c) Did you like it?
20. 20.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “Is it hot?” — 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) Did you see it? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Do you like mangoes?
24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Where do you live? (c) Can you whistle?
25. 25.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
26. 26.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.“When does it open?” — 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) When does it end? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you swim?
31. 31.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Where do you study? (c) Do you like cricket?
40. 40.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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