TAG QUESTIONS

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What is a tag question?

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A tag question is a short question added to the end of a statement to confirm or check information.

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How do you form a tag question for positive statements?

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For positive statements, use a negative tag. Example: "You are coming, aren't you?"

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How do you form a tag question for negative statements?

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For negative statements, use a positive tag. Example: "You aren't coming, are you?"

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What is the tag question for the statement: 'This holiday isn't very expensive'?

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The tag question is 'is it?'.

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What is the tag question for the statement: 'She never comes on time'?

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The tag question is 'does she?'.

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What is the tag question for the statement: 'This elephant likes bananas'?

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The tag question is 'doesn't it?'.

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What is the tag question for the statement: 'We probably shouldn't be doing this'?

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The tag question is 'should we?'.

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What is the tag question for the statement: 'You aren't English'?

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The tag question is 'are you?'.

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What is the purpose of using tag questions?

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Tag questions are used to seek confirmation or agreement from the listener.

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Can tag questions change the meaning of a statement?

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Yes, tag questions can change the tone or meaning, making it more polite or uncertain.