Rules for Forming Question Tags

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In forming question tags, what should the verb in the tag be if the main verb is positive?

  • Present
  • Auxiliary
  • Negative (correct)
  • Contracted

What type of verb should be repeated in the question tag if it appears in the statement?

  • Future
  • Auxiliary (correct)
  • Past
  • Present

Which verb form should the question tag take when the main verb is negative?

  • Positive (correct)
  • Past Perfect
  • Modal
  • Continuous

What is the correct way to use contractions in negative question tags?

<p>They should typically be used for negative tags. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should replace the subject of a statement in a question tag?

<p>Pronoun (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When forming question tags for statements in simple present or simple past with no auxiliary verb, what verbs should be used?

<p>&quot;Do/Does&quot; or &quot;Did&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"She might join us, _____ she?"

<p>&quot;Won't&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"He was at home all day yesterday, _____ he?"

<p>&quot;Didn't&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Bob has arrived late, _____ he?"

<p>&quot;Has&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"The weather looks great today, _____ it?"

<p>&quot;Is&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pronoun should be used in the question tag for the statement 'They will finish on time'?

<p>They (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In question tags, what is the correct form for the verb in 'She doesn't like ice cream'?

<p>Doesn't she? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct question tag for 'They have visited Tokyo'?

<p>Haven't they? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the statement 'He had a good time', what is the appropriate question tag?

<p>Had he? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'We can finish this project tonight, _____ we?' Which of these completes the question tag correctly?

<p>Can't we? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'You are planning a trip for next week, _____ you?' What should fill in the blank to form the correct question tag?

<p>Aren't you? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'He sings beautifully, _____ he?' What is the appropriate question tag to complete the statement?

<p>Doesn't he? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'The children were playing outside all day, _____ they?' Which option correctly forms the question tag?

<p>Weren't they? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'She has completed her assignment, _____ she?' How should you correctly form the question tag for this statement?

<p>'Hasn't she? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate question tag for 'I like to swim'?

<p>Don't I like? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In question tags, what is the correct form for the verb if the main verb is negative?

<p>Positive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following forms an incorrect question tag based on the rules provided?

<p>You can swim, can you? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be repeated in the question tag if the statement contains an auxiliary or modal verb?

<p>The object (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a correct special case when forming question tags?

<p>'She has a cat, did she?' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a statement in the simple past with no auxiliary verb, what should be used in the question tag?

<p>'Do' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate pronoun to use in the question tag for 'We have completed the task'?

<p>'They' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these examples correctly applies tense consistency in question tags?

<p>'They went home early, do they?' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following uses an incorrect contraction in a negative question tag?

<p>'It does not work, does it?' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct question tag for 'You finished your homework'?

<p>'You finished your homework, didn't you?' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these demonstrates the appropriate use of pronouns in a question tag?

<p>'They enjoy swimming together, didn't they?' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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