Oral English: intonation and rhyme

Question 1 of 10

In a list such as "rice, beans, yam and gari", the intonation usually

Question 2 of 10

Statements usually have a ___ intonation. (rising/falling)

Question 3 of 10

Explain why spelling is not a reliable guide to rhyme in English, with three examples.

Question 4 of 10

Give a word that rhymes with "enough" and begins with "t": ___

Question 5 of 10

Explain how the intonation of a question tag changes its meaning, using "You are coming, aren't you?"

Question 6 of 10

Choose the word that rhymes with "kite".

Question 7 of 10

Choose the word that rhymes with "blood".

Question 8 of 10

Mark the intonation (rise or fall) for each: (a) What time is it? (b) Did you eat? (c) Close the door. (d) You won? (surprised)

Question 9 of 10

Yes/no questions normally have a falling intonation.

Question 10 of 10

Give a word that rhymes with "great" and begins with "pl": ___