Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 922 · 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.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Where do you live? (c) Where do you play?
3. 3.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Are you ready?
5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Where do you live? (c) Where do you study?
6. 6.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
9. 9.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
10. 10.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
15. 15.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Did you eat it? (c) When does it close?
18. 18.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
19. 19.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “When does it start?” — 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) Where do you work? (b) What is your school? (c) Do you like dogs?
24. 24.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Can you dance? (c) When does it close?
29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Are you okay?
30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Can you cook? (c) Who is your friend?
31. 31.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
34. 34.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) When does it start? (c) Are you ready?
36. 36.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
38. 38.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

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