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SEMI-DETAILED LESSON PLAN

EN7OL-I-f1.14.4
Use the rising intonation pattern with Yes-No and tag questions; the rising-falling
intonation with information seeking questions, option questions and with statements

LESSON PROPER

Understanding Tag Questions

Tag questions are short phrases or sentences added to the end of a statement. They serve
several purposes, including seeking confirmation, emphasizing a point, or expressing
uncertainty. Tag questions are commonly used in spoken language and informal writing.

Structure of Tag Questions

1. Positive Statement + Negative Tag Question:


● Example: “You’re coming to the party, aren’t you?”
● In this case, the positive statement is “You’re coming to the party,” and the
negative tag question is “aren’t you.”
2. Negative Statement + Positive Tag Question:
● Example: “She doesn’t like coffee, does she?”
● Here, the negative statement is “She doesn’t like coffee,” and the positive tag
question is “does she.”

Key Points to Remember

1. Subject-Verb Agreement:
● The auxiliary verb in the tag question must agree with the subject of the main
statement.
● Example: “He is a doctor, isn’t he?” (Correct)
● Incorrect: “He is a doctor, aren’t he?”
2. Polarity Match:
● If the main statement is positive, the tag question should be negative, and vice
versa.
● Example: “They’ve already left, haven’t they?”
● Incorrect: “They’ve already left, have they?”
3. Intonation:
● The rising intonation at the end of a tag question indicates uncertainty or seeking
confirmation.
● The falling intonation suggests that the speaker is making a statement.
● Example: “It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it?” (rising intonation)
● Example: “You’re not tired, are you?” (falling intonation)

Common Usage

1. Confirmation:
● Tag questions seek confirmation or agreement from the listener.
● Example: “You enjoyed the movie, didn’t you?”
2. Emphasis:
● Tag questions emphasize a point.
● Example: “She’s an excellent singer, isn’t she?”
3. Softening Statements:
● Tag questions can soften the impact of a statement.
● Example: “I think it’s going to rain, don’t you?”

Comprehension Check!
Complete the sentences with the appropriate question tag.

1. You don’t play guitar, _______?


2. You’re from Australia,______?
3. I said that already,_______?

References:

Understanding and Using Tag Questions (#3) - ESL. (n.d.).


https://www.eslcafe.com/resources/grammar-lessons/tag-questions/understanding-and-using-tag-questio
ns-3#:~:text=Tag%20questions%20are%20something%20like%20negative%20questions.%20They,sente
nces%2C%20the%20other%20made%20from%20negative%20%28-%29%20sentences.

Master Question Tags: Definition, Form, Use, And Examples | Grammar Lessons. (n.d.).
https://www.myenglishpages.com/english/grammar-lesson-tag-questions.php

E. S. (2022, November 6). TAG QUESTIONS the Easy Way! Don’t you? Isn’t it? Aren’t I? Easy English
Grammar / Question tags. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuAnvVADyLc

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