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Freebie Tag Questions Practice Sheet

Tag questions are statement-like phrases that can be turned into questions by adding a question tag. The tag uses either rising or falling intonation, which expresses uncertainty or certainty. Examples are provided to practice the different intonation patterns.

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Freebie Tag Questions Practice Sheet

Tag questions are statement-like phrases that can be turned into questions by adding a question tag. The tag uses either rising or falling intonation, which expresses uncertainty or certainty. Examples are provided to practice the different intonation patterns.

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TAG QUESTIONS

It’s all about intonation - Watch the full episode

Tag questions are statement-like phrases that we add a question part (or a tag part) to

in order to turn them into questions.

The tag part generally has two intonation patterns: rising and falling.

RISING INTONATION
Rising intonation is when we go up in the pitch. We recognize it from a typical yes/no
question. We use a rising intonation to express uncertainty, or seek a real response. It is
also used to soften your statement.

Let’s practice! Listen to the recording and repeat the sentences out loud, using the

same intonation pattern.

● It’s your birthday, isn't it?


● That was such a great party, wasn’t it?
● We’ve met before, haven’t we?
● You recently sold your car, didn’t you?
● He’s not your best friend, is he?
● We’ve never seen this movie, have we?
● You didn’t call your mom, did you?

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FALLING INTONATION
Falling intonation is when we go down in pitch. We use a falling intonation to express
certainty, not really seeking a response.

Let’s practice! Listen to the recording (1:34 in the audio) and repeat the sentences out

loud, using the same intonation pattern.

● It makes sense, doesn’t it?


● That was your dad, wasn’t it?
● They were there too, weren’t they?
● We could tell him the truth, couldn’t we?
● It doesn’t make any sense, does it?
● You would never do that, would you?
● They weren’t there, were they?

LISTENING QUIZ
Listen to the recording (from 3:16) and identify the intonation pattern of each question.

1. You don’t remember who I am, do you?


2. He can help you move to the new apartment, can’t he?
3. They’ll meet us at the restaurant, won’t they?
4. She worked at our favorite diner, didn’t she?
5. You wouldn’t do such a thing, would you?
6. We’ve seen him before, haven’t we?
7. I’m not being too pushy, am I?
8. You didn’t send him that email, did you?

Answers: 1 - falling, 2 - rising, 3 - falling, 4 - falling, 5 - rising, 6 - falling, 7 - rising, 8 - falling

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