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A question tag is a short interrogative phrase added to the end of a statement to turn it into a question. Question tags seek confirmation, agreement, or a response. They are formed using an auxiliary verb and pronoun that match the tense and subject of the main statement. A positive statement typically has a negative question tag and vice versa. Question tags are commonly used in spoken English to engage the listener and express uncertainty.

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A question tag is a short interrogative phrase added to the end of a statement to turn it into a question. Question tags seek confirmation, agreement, or a response. They are formed using an auxiliary verb and pronoun that match the tense and subject of the main statement. A positive statement typically has a negative question tag and vice versa. Question tags are commonly used in spoken English to engage the listener and express uncertainty.

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Question Tags Explanation

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What's question tag

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A question tag is a short question added to the end of a statement, inviting confirmation, agreement, or
a response from the listener. For example, in the statement "You like coffee, don't you?", "don't you?" is
the question tag. Question tags are often used in informal English for seeking agreement or
confirmation.

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What's question tag and their usage in English grammar

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In English grammar, a question tag is a short interrogative fragment added to the end of a statement,
turning it into a question. Question tags are used to confirm information, seek agreement, or encourage
a response from the listener. They often reflect the speaker's expectation or assumption about the
response.

Here are some key points about question tags and their usage:
Formation: Question tags are formed by using an auxiliary verb (such as "is," "are," "am," "was," "were,"
"have," "has," "had," "do," "does," "did," etc.) and a pronoun (such as "I," "you," "he," "she," "it," "we,"
"they"). The auxiliary verb and the pronoun in the question tag must match the tense and subject of the
main statement.

Example:

He is coming, isn't he? (present tense)

You have finished your homework, haven't you? (present perfect tense)

Positive Statement vs. Negative Question Tag: If the main statement is positive, the question tag is
usually negative, and vice versa. This pattern helps create balance and contrast in the sentence.

Example:

She can swim, can't she? (positive statement, negative question tag)

They don't like ice cream, do they? (negative statement, positive question tag)

Subject Pronoun in the Question Tag: The subject pronoun in the question tag corresponds to the
subject of the main statement. If the main statement has "I," the question tag uses "don't I?" for
negative tags and "do I?" for positive tags.

Example:

I am late, aren't I? (positive statement, negative question tag)

I don't know, do I? (negative statement, positive question tag)

Usage: Question tags are commonly used in spoken English to engage the listener, confirm information,
or express uncertainty. They can also convey the speaker's attitude or seek reassurance.

Example:
You're coming to the party, aren't you? (seeking confirmation)

We won't be late, will we? (seeking reassurance)

Question tags are a versatile and common feature of English conversation, helping to maintain a
conversational flow and encouraging listener participation.

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