Hi guys!
Here is a bit of information to help you use the question tags in a more natural way......
No doubt you are very familiar with using various types of question tags. But do you know how to use the right tone of voice while using a question tag?
Well, if the question tag is used to get some real information from the listener (i.e. you are not very much sure of the answer), you must use a rising intonation. See th example below:
The conference is going to be held in the evening, isn't it?
In the example given above, the tag part (isn't it?) must be spoken with a high tone (rising intonation).
On the other hand, if the tag question is not exactly asked to get some real information from the lstener, you must use a falling intonation. In this case, the speaker is sure about the answer.
Example:
It's too hot today, isn't it?
Here, the tag question (isn't it?) must be spoken with an ascending tone of voice (falling intonation) i.e. it must be spoken in a way that is opposite to the former example.
You must speak out as many sentences as possible using the two types of intonation to get yourself familiar with them.
Good night
See ya.
Jacob (Nova English Campus)
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