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, usually to confirm information or seek agreement.

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How do you form a tag question for a negative statement?

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For a negative statement, the tag question is positive. Example: "They aren't coming, are they?"

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How do you form a tag question for a positive statement?

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For a positive statement, the tag question is negative. Example: "They are coming, aren't they?"

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What is the tag question for 'My brothers aren't singing'?

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Are they?

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What is the tag question for 'They will come tomorrow'?

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Won't they?

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What is the tag question for 'My brother isn't singing'?

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Is he?

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What is the tag question for 'My mother dries her hair'?

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Doesn't she?

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What is the tag question for 'I can't dance today'?

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Can I?

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What is the rule for using 'will' in tag questions?

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If the statement uses 'will', the tag question uses 'won't'. Example: "They will come, won't they?"

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What is the rule for using 'is' in tag questions?

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If the statement uses 'is', the tag question uses 'isn't'. Example: "He is here, isn't he?"