Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 912 · 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.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.“Can you dance?” — 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) Can you skate? (b) Is it new? (c) What is your hobby?
4. 4.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Why are you late? (c) Can you cook?
10. 10.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
12. 12.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Where do you live? (c) Why are you sad?
15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Which game do you like?
16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Did you eat it?
17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Where do you work? (c) Can you skate?
18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Can you swim?
19. 19.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Are you okay? (c) Why are you late?
21. 21.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) What is your school? (c) Do you like music?
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Are you okay? (c) Did you find it?
24. 24.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Can you skate?
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) How old is your cat? (c) When does it open?
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Is it far?
28. 28.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) When does it start? (c) Can you whistle?
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Can you whistle?
31. 31.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.“Did you find it?” — 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) Do you like dogs? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Are you hungry?
36. 36.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
37. 37.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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