In preparation for Canadian house guests. Commanding the “Eh” eh.
TYPE OF EH
SAMPLE SENTENCE
1. Statement of opinion
Nice day, eh?
2. Statements of fact
It goes over here, eh?
3. Commands
Open the window, eh?
Think about it, eh?
4. Exclamations
What a game, eh?
5. Questions
What are they trying to do, eh?
6. To mean ‘pardon’
Eh? What did you say?
7. In fixed expressions
Thanks, eh?
I know, eh?
8. Insults
You’re a real snob, eh?
9. Accusations
You took the last piece, eh?
10. Telling a story [the narrative eh]
This guy is up on the 27th floor, eh? then he gets out on the ledge, eh . . .