Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 930 · 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: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
2. 2.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
3. 3.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
4. 4.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Are you ready?
8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) When does it close? (c) Can you swim?
9. 9.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Is it new?
12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Can you swim? (c) Why are you sad?
13. 13.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
14. 14.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
17. 17.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
20. 20.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
24. 24.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) When does it open? (c) Is it new?
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Is it far?
28. 28.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Can you skate? (c) When does it end?
32. 32.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
33. 33.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Where do you study?
36. 36.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you busy?
39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Can you cook? (c) How old is your cat?
40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) When does it start? (c) Are you busy?

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