Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 851 · 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: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Is it ready? (c) Do you like music?
9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) How old is your brother?
10. 10.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) What is your name? (c) Are you tired?
15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Is it hot? (c) Is it open?
16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Can you whistle?
17. 17.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Is it hot? (c) What is your school?
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Did you see it? (c) Is it far?
23. 23.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Is it far? (c) Where do you play?
25. 25.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Do you like mangoes?” — 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) Are you busy? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) How old is your brother?
28. 28.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Did you see it? (c) How old is your cat?
31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Can you cook? (c) Where do you study?
32. 32.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Are you hungry? (c) What is your school?
34. 34.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Did you see it? (c) Is it far?
37. 37.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Is it late?
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Are you tired? (c) Why are you happy?
40. 40.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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