Tag Question Challenge

Identify the tag question in the following sentence: You like ice cream, don't you?

• like ice cream?

• ice cream, right?

• don't you?

• do you?

Answer explanation

The correct tag question in the sentence is 'don't you?' which is used to seek confirmation or agreement.

Form a tag question for the sentence: She is coming to the party.

• isn't she?

• is she?

• she isn't?

• she is?

Answer explanation

The correct tag question for 'She is coming to the party' is 'isn't she?' which is formed by using the auxiliary verb 'is' in the positive statement and 'isn't' in the tag question.

What is the correct structure for a tag question?

• Placing the pronoun before the auxiliary verb

• Using a different subject pronoun

• Using the same auxiliary verb twice

• The correct structure for a tag question is to use an auxiliary verb from the statement in the opposite form, followed by a pronoun that matches the subject of the statement.

Answer explanation

The correct structure for a tag question is to use an auxiliary verb from the statement in the opposite form, followed by a pronoun that matches the subject of the statement.

Choose the right tag question for the sentence: They can swim, ______?

• can't they?

• can they?

• can they not?

• can't they not?

Answer explanation

The correct tag question for the sentence 'They can swim' is 'can't they?' which is the appropriate form for a positive statement with 'can' in the sentence.

In which situations do we use tag questions?

• Tag questions are used to express emotions

• Tag questions are used to confirm information, seek agreement, or express uncertainty.

• Tag questions are used to give compliments

• Tag questions are used to provide instructions

Answer explanation

Tag questions are used to confirm information, seek agreement, or express uncertainty.

Create a tag question for the statement: You have finished your homework.

• You have finished your homework, right?

• You have finished your homework, did you?

• You have finished your homework, haven't you?

• You have finished your homework, isn't it?

Answer explanation

The correct tag question for the statement 'You have finished your homework' is 'You have finished your homework, haven't you?' This structure is commonly used to confirm information.

What is the purpose of using tag questions in conversations?

• To provide detailed explanations

• To confuse the listener

• To express anger towards the listener

• To seek confirmation or agreement from the listener.

Answer explanation

To seek confirmation or agreement from the listener.

Identify the tag question in this sentence: We should leave now, shouldn't we?

• shouldn't we?

• can't we?

• mustn't we?

• should we?

Answer explanation

The tag question in the sentence is 'shouldn't we?' as it reflects the same auxiliary verb 'should' in the main clause and adds a question tag at the end.

Explain the difference between positive and negative tag questions.

• Positive tag questions use different auxiliary verbs than the main clause.

• Negative tag questions have the same auxiliary verb as the main clause.

• Positive tag questions have a negative tone, while negative tag questions have a positive tone.

• Positive tag questions have the same auxiliary verb as the main clause, while negative tag questions have the opposite auxiliary verb.

Answer explanation

Positive tag questions have the same auxiliary verb as the main clause, while negative tag questions have the opposite auxiliary verb.

Provide a tag question for the sentence: He won't be late.

• isn't he?

• won't he?

• he will?

• will he?

Answer explanation

The correct tag question for 'He won't be late' is 'won't he?' which is formed by using the auxiliary verb 'won't' in the question tag.