Understanding Question Tags

Why is it important to learn question tags?

• To learn new idioms

• To improve vocabulary

• To write better essays

• To sound more like a native speaker

What is italki?

• A grammar book

• An online language learning platform

• A dictionary app

• A translation service

What is a question tag?

• A short question at the end of a statement

• A question that stands alone

• A question in the middle of a sentence

• A long question at the start of a statement

What are the two main purposes of question tags?

• Confirmation and disagreement

• Confirmation and agreement

• Questioning and answering

• Listening and speaking

How does intonation affect question tags?

• It makes the statement a question

• It changes the meaning of the statement

• It makes the statement longer

• It has no effect

What does a rising intonation in a question tag indicate?

• Agreement

• Uncertainty

• Disagreement

• Certainty

What is an exception when forming question tags with 'am'?

• It sounds very formal

• It is never used

• It is always used

• It is used informally

What should you do if a statement seems positive but has a negative word before it?

• Treat it as a negative statement

• Ignore the negative word

• Add another question tag

• Treat it as a positive statement

What is the homework assignment related to question tags?

• Read a book about question tags

• Write a paragraph using question tags

• Listen to a podcast about question tags

• Create three statements with question tags

What is the goal of the homework assignment?

• To make the teacher laugh

• To learn new vocabulary

• To practice writing

• To improve reading skills