Intonation Patterns and Question Tags

Intonation Patterns and Question Tags

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial by Arnel from Arnel's Everyday English explains the concept of question tags, their formation, and usage in English. It covers the rules for using 'BE' and auxiliary verbs in question tags, as well as the use of 'do', 'does', and 'did'. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of intonation, distinguishing between rising and falling intonation to convey questions or confirmations. The video concludes with a summary and encouragement to practice using question tags to sound more natural in English.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of using question tags in English?

To make statements more formal

To confirm or seek agreement

To introduce new topics

To express strong emotions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a correct example of a question tag?

He can swim, can't he?

You are coming, isn't it?

She likes coffee, doesn't she?

They will go, won't they?

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake when forming question tags?

Using a statement without a tag

Using a positive statement with a positive tag

Using a negative statement with a negative tag

Using a question tag in a question

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which verb is considered the 'king' of verbs in English?

Be

Do

Will

Have

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should 'I am' be contracted in a question tag?

Amn't I?

Aren't I?

Isn't I?

Ain't I?

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a form of the verb 'BE'?

Am

Are

Was

Do

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a correct use of a question tag with 'BE'?

He is here, isn't he?

They are coming, aren't they?

She was late, wasn't she?

All of the above

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