Understanding Tag Questions

The video tutorial explains tag questions, their formation, and usage in English. It covers the structure of tag questions, including subject and verb placement, and the use of pronouns. The tutorial also discusses intonation patterns for different levels of certainty and provides guidance on responding to tag questions. Practical examples are given to reinforce learning.

What is a tag question?

• A question that ends with a period

• A short phrase added to a sentence for emphasis or confirmation

• A question that is always negative

• A question that starts with 'tag'

Why do we use tag questions in English?

• To confuse the listener

• To change the subject

• To make a sentence longer

• For emphasis or confirmation

How do you form a tag question if the sentence stem is positive?

• Use a positive tag

• Use a negative tag

• Use an exclamation mark

• Use a question mark

What happens to the subject in the tag if the sentence stem uses a noun?

• It remains a noun

• It changes to a pronoun

• It is omitted

• It is repeated

Which intonation is used when you are 80-90% sure someone will agree with you?

• Rising intonation

• Falling intonation

• No intonation

• Monotone

When should you use falling intonation in a tag question?

• When you want to ask a new question

• When you are 95% sure someone will agree

• When you are 50% sure someone will agree

• When you are unsure of the answer

How should you respond to a positive sentence stem if you agree?

• With 'yes'

• With 'no'

• With 'maybe'

• With 'I don't know'

If you disagree with a negative sentence stem, how should you respond?

• With 'maybe'

• With 'yes'

• With 'I don't know'

• With 'no'

What should you focus on when responding to a tag question?

• The punctuation

• The intonation

• The sentence stem

• The tag

What is the correct tag for the sentence: 'She is playing baseball right now, ___?'

• won't she

• wasn't she

• doesn't she

• isn't she