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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pronoun</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;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "She might join us, _____ she?"

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

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

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

    "Bob has arrived late, _____ he?"

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

    "The weather looks great today, _____ it?"

    <p>&quot;Is&quot;</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</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?</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?</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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