Tag question

Definition: A tag question is a small question that is attached , or "tagged", to the end of a sentence.

You came by train, didn’t you?
It’s very windy today, isn’t it?
You can meet me at the station, can’t you?
You couldn’t give me a ride, could you?
You didn’t tell him, did you?
He never drinks alcohol, does he?
Nobody left a message, did they?
You told him, didn’t you?
Let’s invite the neighbours over for dinner on the weekend, shall we?
Let's study the lesson, shall we?
Those are your sandals, aren’t they?
Everyone is here now, aren’t they?
Nobody has eaten yet, have they?
Wait here until I return, will you?
Wait here until I return, would you?
I’m on time, aren’t I? (correct)
I’m on time, am’t I? (incorrect)



Rising tone -
asking for a favour		You couldn't lend me some money, could you?
Rising tone –
asking for information		You don't happen to know if the No. 50 bus has already passed here, do you?
Falling tone -
asking for agreement		The boss wasn't in a good mood today, was he?
That dress looks great on her, doesn't it?

Note: We usually use a negative sentence with a positive tag to request things or information, as in the preceding examples.


Grammar

1.   I am your best friend, ______?
2. You like Peruvian food, ______?
3. Your father cooks well, ______?
4. Carmen didn’t wash the dishes, _____ ?
5. Let’s play some sports this weekend, _____?
6. Clean the bathroom, _____?
7. You are studying English, _____?
8. These books are yours, _____?


Speaking: What do you think about the weather in Lima in Winter? (30-40 words, use at least one grammar of tags)


Comments

  1. Jhimy ChávezJuly 7, 2022 at 4:55 PM

    Lately you are very cold, it's winter season, isn't it?
    That's why it's necessary to buy thick clothes, but the cold season is only for a while, isn't it?

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  2. Eddiefrei HuaricachaJuly 7, 2022 at 6:08 PM

    It's very cold tonight ,isn't it?
    That is why it is necessary to dress warmer and bathe with hot water and light the fireplace.isn't it?

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  3. Andrea Quispe SantosJuly 7, 2022 at 6:52 PM

    1. aren't I?
    2. aren't you?
    3. isn't he?
    4. did she?
    5. shall we?
    6. can't you?
    7. aren't you?
    8. aren't these?
    Andrea Quispe Santos

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  4. Lucero Santiago FernándezJuly 20, 2022 at 6:55 PM

    You've been very hot lately, it's summer season, right?
    That is why it is necessary to buy fresh and comfortable clothes, to feel free and happy, right?

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