Question Tags in English Grammar

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?

Rising intonation Signup and view all the answers

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

He will help, won't he? Signup and view all the answers

When is falling intonation generally used in a question tag?

When the speaker expects agreement Signup and view all the answers

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

A positive question tag Signup and view all the answers

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

Through the intonation in the voice Signup and view all the answers

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

When the speaker is uncertain Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

The tense of the tag must match the main verb tense Signup and view all the answers

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

They are coming, aren't they? Signup and view all the answers

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

It shows the speaker's genuine uncertainty. Signup and view all the answers

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

They're arriving soon, are they? Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

It should be positive. Signup and view all the answers

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

The speaker is seeking validation of their statement. Signup and view all the answers

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

A statement where the speaker seeks confirmation. Signup and view all the answers