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 or check information.

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How do you form a tag question for positive statements?

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For positive statements, use a negative tag. Example: "You are coming, aren't you?"

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How do you form a tag question for negative statements?

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For negative statements, use a positive tag. Example: "You aren't coming, are you?"

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What is the tag question for 'We are joining them for breakfast tomorrow'?

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Aren't we?

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What is the tag question for 'She will go to New York next month'?

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Won't she?

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What is the tag question for 'That test was easy'?

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Wasn't it?

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What is the tag question for 'Nick shouldn't eat too much junk food'?

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Should he?

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What is the tag question for 'He is very hungry'?

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Isn't he?

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What is the purpose of using tag questions?

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Tag questions are used to seek confirmation or agreement from the listener.

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Can tag questions change the meaning of a statement?

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Yes, they can change the tone or meaning, making it more of a question than a statement.