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, often used to confirm information or seek agreement.

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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: "She is happy, isn't she?"

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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: "They aren't coming, are they?"

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What is the tag question for the statement: 'You like ice cream'?

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The tag question is 'don't you?' - 'You like ice cream, don't you?'

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What is the tag question for the statement: 'He doesn't play soccer'?

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The tag question is 'does he?' - 'He doesn't play soccer, does he?'

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What is the tag question for the statement: 'It is raining'?

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The tag question is 'isn't it?' - 'It is raining, isn't it?'

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What is the tag question for the statement: 'They are coming'?

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The tag question is 'aren't they?' - 'They are coming, aren't they?'

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What is the tag question for the statement: 'You have finished your homework'?

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The tag question is 'haven't you?' - 'You have finished your homework, haven't you?'

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What is the tag question for the statement: 'She can swim'?

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The tag question is 'can't she?' - 'She can swim, can't she?'

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What is the purpose of using tag questions?

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Tag questions are used to confirm information, seek agreement, or encourage a response from the listener.