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WorksheetsESP6 Question Tags
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
What are the basic rules when using question tags? Select all that apply.
Negative statement + positive tag
Positive statement + negative tag
We use a pronoun that matches the subject of the sentence, and a verb that matches the main verb
We can make a question tag with the auxilliary verb "am"
We always need to match the question tag with the statement
What is the purpose of question tags?
To confuse the listener
To make the sentence longer
To ask someone to agree with us or check information
To show off grammar knowledge
What should be the question tag if the main verb phrase is positive?
The question tag should be negative
The question tag should be positive
The question tag should be the same as the main verb phrase
The question tag should be opposite to the main verb phrase
What should be the construction of a question tag if the main verb phrase is negative?
The question tag should be negative
The question tag should be positive
The question tag should be the same as the main verb phrase
The question tag should be opposite to the main verb phrase
Question tags use short/contracted forms, such as ... isn't he? ... don't you?
True
False
to ask for information (we don't know the answer)
to ask for agreement (we think we know the answer)
Below are common exceptions when using question tags. Match them to make complete sentences.
Let’s have dinner outside tonight,
do they?
Pass me the salt,
will you?
Nobody wants to go,
shall we?
I’m getting red,
aren’t I?
Below are common exceptions when using question tags. Match them to make complete sentences.
There's a lot of homework today,
isn't there?
Everything is fine,
don't they?
Something went wrong,
didn't it?
Someone wants me to win,
isn't it?
Question tags are more common in speaking than writing.
True
False
Question tag rule for "am":
- the (a) is (b)
- the (c) is usually (d)
Change the question to a statement and question tag.
Am I included in the invitation?
(a)
Suggest to your friend that you both listen to some music. (Let's)
(a) (b) (c) , (d) (e) ?
How do you say the statement and tag below.
These sausages are delicious, aren't they?
(They certainly are.)
Rising intonation (asking for information)
Falling intonation (asking for agreement)
Match the following statement with its question tag.
The bus arrives at half-past seven,
isn't there?
There's still milk in the fridge,
doesn't it?
No one like to be last,
would you?
Excuse me, you wouldn't happen to have a can opener,
do they?
I'm not the one called by the teacher,
am I?
Write a statement with a question tag to ask for information or agreement using the picture provided.
