one question...one answer at a time

[ath111]

Dear pupils

From now on,I'll try to provide you with one question followed by one answer at a time

for preparing for the examination

Question

What is a tag question ?

Answer

It is a short question which we put at the end of the sentence

If the intonation of the tag question is down,the aim of the question is to ask for confirmation but if the intonation is up,the aim of the tag question is to get information

Wait for a new question with a new answer

[saya2011]

thank you

i'll wait all your questions and answers

[abdou2233]

المشاركة الأصلية كتبت بواسطة saya2011

thank you

i'll wait all your questions and answers

You're welcome

Another question with its answer soon

[~~نهال~~]

thnxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[ath111]

you're welcome

[ath111]

Question

When can I use the imperative form and how ?

Answer

You can use it when giving direct orders,instructions,suggestions and warnings

Examples

1-Do the activity now.

2-Boil the water before adding the milk powder.

3-Start with the second exercise.

Don't swim here.

How?

Just start with the verb in stem form then complete your sentence without using a subject .

the negative starts by " Don't" then the verb in stem form then complete your sentence

[ath111]

Hi again

Question

What are the sequencers that we use with the imperative form to order steps like those used in a recipe ?

Answer

They are : first,next,after that;then and finally

Question

Could you give me an example,please ?

Answer

To make an omelette, first put some oil in a frying pan.Next add a pinch of salt.After that break the eggs.Then beat the mixture well.Finally **** for one minute and serve hot

*********** تعني الفعل يطهو التي هي ممنوعة بالمنتدى

[ath111]

Hi

Question

What is the question tag for " I am" ?

Answer

The question tag for "I am" is " aren't I ? "

Question

And for " I am not ",is it " are I ?

Answer

No,it is " am I?

Question

What about " Let's....................

Answer

It is " shall we?

Question

And what about " Don't...................................

Answer

It is " will you?

[saya2011]

thank u sis
the question tag for " I am

it's a new information

have you learnt it in the classroom

[ath111]

المشاركة الأصلية كتبت بواسطة saya2011

thank u sis
the question tag for " I am

it's a new information

have you learnt it in the classroom

I am a teacher of English


Thank you

[saya2011]

المشاركة الأصلية كتبت بواسطة ath111

I am a teacher of English


Thank you

ohhhh I am sorry
I think you are a pupil
Iam sorry again
and thank you

[ath111]

المشاركة الأصلية كتبت بواسطة saya2011

ohhhh I am sorry
I think you are a pupil
Iam sorry again
and thank you

Don't worry

You're always welcome

[arenouba]

Question

When can I use the imperative form and how ?

Answer

You can use it when giving direct orders,instructions,suggestions and warnings
تستطيع إستعمال صيغة الأمر عندما تعطي أمرا مباشرا ، عندما تعطي تعليمات ، إقتراحات ، تحذيرات .

Examples

1-Do the activity now.
إفعل هذا الآن .

2-Boil the water before adding the milk powder.
غلّي الماء قبل أن تضع حليب البودرة .

3-Start with the second exercise.
حُلَّ التمرين الأخير .

Don't swim here.
لا تسبح هنا .

How?

Just star with the verb in stem form then complete your sentence without using a subject .

the negative starts by " Don't" then the verb in stem form then complete your sentence
ممكن شرح بالعربية من فضلك

[ath111]

Hello,dear

Question

When does intonation in question tags go up and when does it go down ?

Answer

When the speaker knows the answer and he just wants confirmation,the intonation goes down

Example

The teacher: The classroom is very hot,isn't it ?

The intonation in the question tag here goes down because the teacher knows that the classroom is hot

and he wants confirmation from his pupils.That's why he asks the question tag with a falling intonation

Now,consider this short dialogue

Teacher: You have two brothers,don't you ?

A new pupil: No,Sir.I have just one

Here,the teacher asks the question tag with a rising intonation because he doesn't know how many

brothers the new pupil has.So,he asks the question tag seeking information not confirmation

[ath111]

المشاركة الأصلية كتبت بواسطة arenouba

Question

When can I use the imperative form and how ?

Answer

You can use it when giving direct orders,instructions,suggestions and warnings
تستطيع إستعمال صيغة الأمر عندما تعطي أمرا مباشرا ، عندما تعطي تعليمات ، إقتراحات ، تحذيرات .

Examples

1-Do the activity now.
إفعل هذا الآن .

2-Boil the water before adding the milk powder.
غلّي الماء قبل أن تضع حليب البودرة .

3-Start with the second exercise.
حُلَّ التمرين الأخير .

Don't swim here.
لا تسبح هنا .

How?

Just star with the verb in stem form then complete your sentence without using a subject .

the negative starts by " Don't" then the verb in stem form then complete your sentence
ممكن شرح بالعربية من فضلك

حاضر

ابدأ جملة الأمر بفعل دون استعمال الفاعل ثم أتمم ما تبقى من الجملة أما في النهي ابدأ بكلمة Don't ثم الفعل ثم أتمم الجملة