Question Tags

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What is a question tag?

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A question tag is a short phrase added to the end of a statement to turn it into a question, often seeking confirmation.

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How do you form a question tag for positive statements?

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For positive statements, the question tag is usually negative. For example, 'It's a nice day, isn't it?'

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How do you form a question tag for negative statements?

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For negative statements, the question tag is usually positive. For example, 'She doesn't like coffee, does she?'

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What is the question tag for the statement 'Lucia can play the drums'?

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The question tag is 'can't she?'

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What is the question tag for the statement 'Ted's uncle doesn't have a job'?

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The question tag is 'does he?'

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What is the question tag for the statement 'Her car isn't a Toyota'?

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The question tag is 'is it?'

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What is the question tag for the statement 'Sarah is traveling by plane to Seattle'?

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The question tag is 'isn't she?'

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What is the purpose of using question tags in conversation?

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Question tags are used to confirm information or seek agreement from the listener.

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Can question tags change the meaning of a statement?

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Yes, question tags can imply different meanings based on the speaker's tone and context.

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What happens to the auxiliary verb in a question tag if there is no auxiliary in the main clause?

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If there is no auxiliary verb in the main clause, use 'do', 'does', or 'did' in the question tag.