Negative Questions and Tags

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What is a negative question?

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A negative question is a question that includes a negative word (like 'not') and is used to confirm or clarify information.

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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 negative question in English?

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To form a negative question, use the auxiliary verb in its negative form followed by the subject. For example, 'Haven't you seen this movie?'

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What is the purpose of using tag questions?

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

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What is the structure of a tag question when the main statement is positive?

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If the main statement is positive, the tag question is negative. For example, 'You are coming, aren't you?'

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What is the structure of a tag question when the main statement is negative?

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If the main statement is negative, the tag question is positive. For example, 'You aren't coming, are you?'

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What is the correct tag for the statement 'Everyone is working from home'?

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The correct tag is 'aren't they?'.

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What is the correct tag for the statement 'The semester will be online'?

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The correct tag is 'won't it?'.

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What is the correct tag for the statement 'We are supposed to wear a mask'?

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The correct tag is 'aren't we?'.

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What is the correct tag for the statement 'Tom works in a call center'?

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The correct tag is 'doesn't he?'.