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He can speak Mandarin.
can't he?
They shouldn't have eaten all the cake.
should they?
They had visited Rome before.
hadn't they?
He's been working hard.
hasn't he?
You shouldn't have told him,.
should you?
You are a student.
aren't you?
He is very busy.
isn't he?
He was sad.
wasn't he?
You speak english.
don't you?
He studies Spanish.
doesn't he?
That was really impressive.
wasn't it?
You don't want to miss the party.
do you?
You have experience in cooking,.
don't you?
You're excited about the trip.
aren't you?
You wouldn't like it to rain tomorrow.
would you?
What is the basic structure of a TAG question?
The basic structure of a TAG question consists of an affirmative statement followed by a small question that inverts the subject and auxiliary verb of the main statement.
When is a positive auxiliary verb used in the TAG question?
A positive auxiliary verb is used in the TAG question when the main statement is negative.
When is a negative auxiliary verb used in the TAG question?
A negative auxiliary verb is used in the TAG question when the main statement is positive.
How is a TAG question formed with a negative imperative?
In a negative imperative sentence, the TAG question becomes positive (e.g., "Don't go there, will you?").
What happens with the modal verb in a TAG question?
The modal verb is repeated in the TAG question as it appears in the main statement (e.g., "You can swim, can't you?").
Can TAG questions be used with sentences in the future tense?
Yes, TAG questions can also be used with sentences in the future tense (e.g., "You will come to the party, won't you?").
What word is used at the end of a TAG question if there is no auxiliary verb in the main statement?
If there is no auxiliary verb in the main statement, "do" is used in the TAG question (e.g., "She speaks French, doesn't she?").
What is the primary purpose of a TAG question in a conversation?
The primary purpose of a TAG question is to confirm or verify information, seek agreement, or confirmation from the interlocutor.
What happens if the main statement contains the verb "to be"?
When the main statement contains "to be," the auxiliary verb in the TAG question becomes its opposite form (e.g., "He is here, isn't he?").
What is the correct form of a TAG question in an imperative sentence?
In an imperative sentence, a negative TAG question is used to soften the request (e.g., "Close the door, will you?").