Tag Question
A very important and noticeable list of tail-question/question-tags.
The tag question are almost in
Rule 1: If the statement has a Negative Adverb.
Some Negative Adverbs like seldom, hardly, never, rarely, nowhere, unnecessary, etc. impact a negative form in a sentence.
Rule 2: If a statement begins with I’m.
For the first person singular subject, use the verb form are/aren’t.
For example:
Rule 3:If the sentence begins with Let’s.
If the sentence begins with “Lets,” then we use “shall we” in a question tag.
For example:
Rule 4: If the statements are Imperative.
In certain cases, we see a question tag is used with imperative sentences like (orders, invitations); in spite, it does not require any answer.For invitations, we use, won’t you?
For orders, we use, “will you?/ would you?/ can you?/ can’t you?” respectively.
For examples,
Rule 5: structure like “there.”
If any sentence has it included “there” in it, then “there” is also reflected in a question tag also.
For example:
Rule 6: Subjects like Everyone/Everybody, No one/Nobody, Someone/Somebody.
If any sentence has a subject like “Everyone/Everybody, No one/Nobody, Someone/Somebody”,
Then in a question tag, we use “they” as a subject.
For example:
Rule 7: Subjects like Everything/Nothing/Something.
If a sentence has a subject like Everything/Something/Nothing, we have to use “it” in a question tag.
For example:
Rule 8: If the subject is “this”
If a statement has a subject “this,” then we use “it” in the making of a question tag.
For example:
An affirmative question tag can also be used in an affirmative sentence to show a surprise or interesting reaction.
For example:
After learning above all rules Tag Question are used with
Some Negative Adverbs like seldom, hardly, never, rarely, nowhere, unnecessary, etc. impact a negative form in a sentence.
- He has never gone outside at midnight, has he?
- We seldom play football on this ground, do we?
Rule 2: If a statement begins with I’m.
For the first person singular subject, use the verb form are/aren’t.
For example:
- I’m genuinely excited, aren’t I?
- I’m looking handsome, aren’t I?
Rule 3:If the sentence begins with Let’s.
If the sentence begins with “Lets,” then we use “shall we” in a question tag.
For example:
- Let’s have some drinks, shall we?
- Let’s celebrate tonight, shall we?
Rule 4: If the statements are Imperative.
In certain cases, we see a question tag is used with imperative sentences like (orders, invitations); in spite, it does not require any answer.For invitations, we use, won’t you?
For orders, we use, “will you?/ would you?/ can you?/ can’t you?” respectively.
For examples,
- Close the door, will you? (order- less polite)
- Come closer, won’t you? (invitation- polite)
- Sit down, can you? (order)
- Take it, would you? (order)
Rule 5: structure like “there.”
If any sentence has it included “there” in it, then “there” is also reflected in a question tag also.
For example:
- There were so many advertisers standing apart, weren’t there?
- There’s no choice left, is there?
Rule 6: Subjects like Everyone/Everybody, No one/Nobody, Someone/Somebody.
If any sentence has a subject like “Everyone/Everybody, No one/Nobody, Someone/Somebody”,
Then in a question tag, we use “they” as a subject.
For example:
- Someone was looking for a helicopter, were they?
- Nobody came for a funeral other than his family, did they?
Rule 7: Subjects like Everything/Nothing/Something.
If a sentence has a subject like Everything/Something/Nothing, we have to use “it” in a question tag.
For example:
- Something is missing in this picture, Isn’t it?
- Nothing will change after you, will it?
Rule 8: If the subject is “this”
If a statement has a subject “this,” then we use “it” in the making of a question tag.
For example:
- This will not be going to happen again, will it?
- This is not your new hostel, is it?
An affirmative question tag can also be used in an affirmative sentence to show a surprise or interesting reaction.
For example:
- You’re going anywhere, aren’t you?
- I'm trying best. aren't I?
Tag Questions other than Tense
After learning above all rules Tag Question are used with
1- Intention:
- You are to go now. Aren't you?
- They were to play football. Weren't they?
- He was not to write an email. Was he?
2- Compulsion:
- She has to go now. Hasn't she?
- They had to drink dirty water. Hadn't they?
- I have not to write an email. have I?
3- Modal-verbs:
- You should go home. Shouldn't you?
- They must play football. Mustn't they?
- He can write an email. can't he?
4- commands-(Order/Request/Advice)
- Open the door. Will you?
- Complete your home-work. Will you?
- He was not to write an email. was he?
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;Q.2- you are studying. .... you?
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Q.3- you like singing. .... you?
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Q.4- she is coming to party.... she?
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Q.5 you don't have any siblings....you?
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Q.6 she is not feeling well,....she?
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Q.7 They have finished their home work....they?
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Q.8 She didn't go to movies....She?
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Q.9 mahi knows swimming ....She?
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Q.10 I think she is a teacher....She?
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Q.11 We won't be late.....we?
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Q.12 Ram is looking hungry.....?
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Q.13 I am not cooking lunch.....I?
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Q.14 Nothing came in the parcel,....it?
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Q.15 I have been answering it,....I?
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Q.16 They were at party last night,....they?
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Q.17 She didn't clear entrance exam yet,....she?
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Q.18 They are coming with us,....they?
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Q.19 We have enough time to complete project,.....we?
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Q.20 You can drive,.....you?
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