Question Tags in English Grammar
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What follows a positive statement in a question tag?

  • A negative question tag (correct)
  • An unrelated fact
  • A question about the statement
  • Another positive statement
  • What should the subject of the question tag reflect?

  • A general subject
  • No specific subject
  • A different subject than the main clause
  • The same subject as the main clause (correct)
  • How should the question tag match the main verb?

  • It must always be in past tense
  • It can be in the opposite tense
  • It must match the tense of the main verb (correct)
  • It can be in any tense
  • What is used to convey the speaker's genuine uncertainty in a question tag?

    <p>Rising intonation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which modal verb example is correctly used in a question tag?

    <p>He will help, won't he?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is falling intonation generally used in a question tag?

    <p>When the speaker expects agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a negative statement use at the end of the sentence to confirm information?

    <p>A positive question tag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do question tags reflect the speaker's expectations about the answer?

    <p>Through the intonation in the voice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation is a question tag likely to have a rising intonation?

    <p>When the speaker is uncertain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly demonstrates the rule about matching the subject of the question tag?

    <p>The teachers are busy, aren't they?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is generally true about the verb tense in relation to question tags?

    <p>The tense of the tag must match the main verb tense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example illustrates a positive statement followed by a negative question tag?

    <p>They are coming, aren't they?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of using a rising intonation with a question tag?

    <p>It shows the speaker's genuine uncertainty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following sentences is the question tag incorrectly formed?

    <p>They're arriving soon, are they?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of modality in question tags?

    <p>Modal verbs should always be matched in question tags.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a statement is negative, what should the corresponding question tag be?

    <p>It should be positive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a falling intonation in a question tag typically signify?

    <p>The speaker is seeking validation of their statement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario would best warrant the use of a question tag?

    <p>A statement where the speaker seeks confirmation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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