Asking Questions in isiZulu

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Questions and Answers

What is the simplest way to ask a question in isiZulu?

  • Adding a prefix to the verb
  • Using intonation (correct)
  • Changing word order
  • Using body language

Which of the following indicates a question in isiZulu when added to a statement?

  • But
  • Na (correct)
  • Or
  • And

Combining which two methods makes it extremely clear that a statement is a question in isiZulu?

  • Changing tone and slow speech
  • Intonation and body language
  • Intonation and 'na' (correct)
  • Facial expressions and gestures

How would you transform the statement 'You are eating' into a question using intonation?

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What will future lessons cover regarding question formation in isiZulu?

<p>Complex questions using 'who, what, when, why, and how' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Flashcards

Intonation in isiZulu

A method of asking questions by raising your voice at the end of a statement.

Using 'na' for questions

Adding the word 'na' at the end of a statement to form a question in isiZulu.

Combining Intonation and 'na'

Using both intonation and 'na' for clarity when asking questions in isiZulu.

Example: Eating Question

Changing 'You are eating' to a question by intonation: 'You are eating?'.

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Future Question Words

Future lessons will cover asking complex questions using who, what, when, why, and how.

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Study Notes

Asking Questions in isiZulu

  • Using intonation is the simplest way to form a question in isiZulu. Raising your voice at the end of a statement transforms it into a question.
  • Adding the word "na" to the end of a statement also turns it into a question.
  • Combining intonation and "na" produces the clearest question.

Examples of Questions

  • Statement: You are eating.

  • Question with Intonation Only: You are eating?

  • Question with "na": You are eating na?

  • Statement: His parents come from Kenya.

  • Question with Intonation Only: His parents come from Kenya?

  • Question with "na": His parents come from Kenya na?

  • Statement: She liked the flowers.

  • Question with Intonation Only: She liked the flowers?

  • Question with "na": She liked the flowers na?

  • Statement: He ate at the hotel.

  • Question with Intonation Only: He ate at the hotel?

  • Question with "na": He ate at the hotel na?

Later Lessons

  • Upcoming lessons will cover more complex question structures using words like "who," "what," "when," "why," and "how."

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