Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 911 · 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 start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
3. 3.“How old is your cat?” — 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) Is it far? (b) Where do you study? (c) When does it end?
5. 5.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Why are you late? (c) When does it start?
7. 7.Listen: “When does it end?” — 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) Is it open? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Are you tired?
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Did you find it? (c) How old is your dog?
10. 10.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) When does it start? (c) Who is your teacher?
12. 12.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
13. 13.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Who is your friend?
15. 15.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Can you dance? (c) Did you find it?
20. 20.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
23. 23.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Can you swim? (c) Are you ready?
26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Is it hot?
27. 27.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Where do you play? (c) Can you swim?
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Is it hot? (c) Where do you play?
30. 30.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Did you eat it?
36. 36.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
39. 39.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Where do you live?

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