About Lesson
Question Tags
1. What Are Question Tags?
Definition:
Questions Tags are short questions added at the end of a statement to confirm information or seek agreement.
Examples:
- Positive Statement → Negative Tag
- You are a student, aren’t you?
- Negative Statement → Positive Tag
- She doesn’t like coffee, does she?
2. Structure of Question Tags
- A positive statement needs a negative tag.
- Example: It is sunny today, isn’t it?
- A negative statement needs a positive tag.
- Example: It isn’t cold outside, is it?
Key Tip:
Use the same auxiliary (helping) verb in the tag as in the main statement.
3. How to Form Questions Tag
- Identify the verb tense in the statement.
- Use the same auxiliary verb in the tag.
- Match the subject in the tag to the statement.
4. Examples by Tense
Present Simple:
- Positive: He studies hard, doesn’t he?
- Negative: He doesn’t study hard, does he?
Past Simple:
- Positive: They visited the museum, didn’t they?
- Negative: They didn’t visit the museum, did they?
5. Special Cases
- “I am” Statements:
- Positive: I am your teacher, aren’t I?
- Negative: I am not late, am I?
- Imperatives:
- Positive Command: Close the door, will you?
- Negative Command: Don’t forget, will you?
- Nobody/Someone/Everyone as Subjects:
- Nobody is here, are they?
- Everyone enjoys music, don’t they?
6. Summary
- Use negative tags for positive statements and vice versa.
- Match the verb tense and subject.
- Practice makes perfect!