Understanding Tag Questions

What is the main purpose of a tag question?

• To ask a new question

• To confirm or agree with a statement

• To change the topic

• To express doubt

In the simple present tense, which auxiliary verbs are used in tag questions?

• Do, does

• Is, are, am

• Was, were

• Have, has

Which of the following is a correct tag question for a negative statement in the past tense?

• He wasn't there, was he?

• He wasn't there, is he?

• He wasn't there, does he?

• He wasn't there, has he?

What is the correct tag question for: 'It isn't raining'?

• Has it?

• Does it?

• Was it?

• Is it?

Which of the following sentences uses a tag question correctly?

• She is happy, was she?

• She is happy, does she?

• She is happy, has she?

• She is happy, isn't she?