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Pausing Before Tag Questions

In each audio statement, the speaker pauses between the statement and the tag that turns the statement into a question. The written statements are all missing punctuation. Rewrite the sentences in the space provided and add a comma where the speaker pauses to begin each tag. Answer the questions below while you listen. Listen as many times as you need to, and pause the recording when you need to.

The first one has been done as an example.

1.

Roshan is an apprentice isn’t he?

Answer: Roshan is an apprentice, isn’t he?

2.

His parents live in Lethbridge don’t they?

Answer: His parents live in Lethbridge, don’t they?

3.

There was construction on the highway wasn’t there?

Answer: There was construction on the highway, wasn’t there?

4.

Gilles could use his cellphone couldn’t he?

Answer: Gilles could use his cellphone, couldn’t he?

5.

Leela sent a package didn’t she?

Answer: Leela sent a package, didn’t she?

6.

Candy tastes sweet doesn’t it?

Answer: Candy tastes sweet, doesn’t it?

7.

Claire shouldn’t drink too much coffee should she?

Answer: Claire shouldn’t drink too much coffee, should she?

8.

We’re getting to know Roshan aren’t we?

Answer: We’re getting to know Roshan, aren’t we?

9.

You know his sister is traveling don’t you?

Answer: You know his sister is traveling, don’t you?

10.

I’ve read ten questions haven’t I?

Answer: I’ve read ten questions, haven’t I?

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