Grammar

Grammar

Lesson points :-

1-Tag Questions

2-Negative Questions

3-Be Able To

Tag Questions

• what is Tag question?

• and when we use it

THE USAGE

(( check information ))

1- With an affirmative sentence, WE use a negative tag.

Your name is Ali Khalid, isn’t it?

2- With a negative sentence, use an affirmative tag.

Mariam isn’t American, is she? 

Note: To agree with negative tags, answer yes. To agree with affirmative tags, answer no.

• You’re from Riyadh, aren’t you? 

• Yes, I am.

• You aren’t from Riyadh, are you? 

• No, I’m not. I’m from Jeddah

Negative Questions

We sometimes use negative questions to :-

• 1- check information

• 2- express surprise

Examples :-

Isn’t he tired of working there?

Haven’t you finished your homework yet?!

Aren’t you coming with us?

Don’t you live near the beach?

Be able to

Use be able to

1 -express ability

2- talk about things you can or can’t do

Example :-

• He won’t be able to play basketball today because he hurt his hand.

• I wasn’t able to come to the park because I had a previous appointment.

• Will you be able to go out with us tomorrow?