Understanding Question Tags in English

The video tutorial explains the concept of question tags in English, which are short questions added to the end of statements to confirm information. It covers the rules for forming question tags, including the use of auxiliary verbs and subject pronouns. The tutorial also addresses how to form question tags when no auxiliary verb is present, using do, does, or did. Additionally, it provides guidance on responding to question tags, whether agreeing or disagreeing with the statement.

What is the primary purpose of using question tags in spoken English?

• To change the subject

• To express doubt

• To confirm information believed to be true

• To make statements more formal

If a statement is positive, what should the question tag be?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Interrogative

Which auxiliary verb is used in the question tag for the statement: 'Hannah and Grace are friends'?

• Is

• Are

• Have

• Do

What is the correct question tag for: 'The wind is blowing strongly'?

• Is it?

• Isn't it?

• Doesn't it?

• Aren't they?

When forming question tags without auxiliary verbs, which verb is used for past simple tense?

• Do

• Does

• Did

• Has

What is the correct question tag for: 'The guests drank a lot'?

• Didn't they?

• Don't they?

• Doesn't it?

• Did they?

What is the exception for forming a negative question tag with 'I am'?

• Ain't I?

• Isn't I?

• Aren't I?

• Amn't I?

How should you respond if you agree with a positive statement and its question tag?

• By asking another question

• By changing the subject

• With a positive response

• With a negative response

If you disagree with a negative statement and its question tag, how should you respond?

• By ignoring the question

• With a negative response

• By repeating the statement

• With a positive response

What is a common practice when disagreeing with a question tag?

• Changing the topic

• Staying silent

• Agreeing anyway

• Adding more information