Understanding Question Structure and Intonation

Emma from mmmEnglish teaches the basics of asking and answering questions in English. The video covers the structure of questions, differentiating between open and closed questions, and the importance of intonation. Emma emphasizes the need for subject and auxiliary verb agreement and provides tips for real-life conversations. The lesson concludes with resources for further practice.

What is the main goal of improving question structure in English conversations?

• To make conversations more formal

• To ensure conversations are smooth and clear

• To use more complex vocabulary

• To speak faster

Which of the following is NOT a component of the basic English question structure?

• Subject

• Auxiliary verb

• Adjective

• Question word

What type of question requires a simple yes or no answer?

• Closed question

• Open question

• Rhetorical question

• Indirect question

Which type of question typically requires more detailed information in the answer?

• Tag question

• Open question

• Closed question

• Yes/No question

What happens to the intonation at the end of a closed question?

• It goes down

• It stays flat

• It fluctuates

• It goes up

How does intonation typically change in open questions?

• It varies randomly

• It remains constant

• It falls

• It rises

Why is intonation important in questions?

• It helps to identify the type of question

• It makes the question sound more polite

• It is not important at all

• It only matters in written English

What must match in a question to ensure grammatical correctness?

• Question word and subject

• Subject and auxiliary verb

• Main verb and auxiliary verb

• Subject and main verb

In real conversations, what might happen to the structure of questions?

• They can become loose and sometimes incorrect

• They always follow the textbook rules

• They remain strictly grammatical

• They become more complex

What is a common feature of closed questions in casual speech?

• They are often lengthened

• They are often shortened

• They are always formal

• They are always indirect