10 Questions
Which part of a tag question comes first in the structure?
Original statement
What is the purpose of tag questions?
To seek agreement or confirmation
In a tag question, what type of intonation is typically used at the end of the tag?
Rising intonation
How are tag questions perceived in terms of politeness?
They are seen as polite ways to seek agreement
Which of the following words might typically be found in a tag question?
'Don't you'
Match the following with their correct description:
Subject Questions = Focus on who or what is performing the action in a sentence Object Questions = Focus on what is receiving the action in a sentence
Match the components of a subject question in English word order:
Verb = Comes before the subject Subject = Comes after the verb
Match the components of an object question in English word order:
Verb = Comes before the subject Subject = Comes before the object
Match the pronoun commonly used to begin a subject question:
Who = Commonly used for subject questions What = Commonly used for object questions
Match the pronoun commonly used to begin an object question:
What = Commonly used for object questions Which = Not as commonly used for object questions
Study Notes
Tag questions involve a sentence followed by a tag question that includes words such as "yes," "no," or "don't you." They are often used for confirmation of shared understanding between two parties and can be seen as polite ways to seek agreement.
Structure of Tag Questions
Tag questions follow this structure:
- Original statement
- Tag question
For example, if someone says, "It is raining outside," a tag question could be, "Is it?" In response to this tag question, the person could say either "Yes, it is raining," or "No, it isn't."
The tag question part of the sentence ends with a rising intonation to emphasize its interrogative nature.
Explore the structure and usage of tag questions in English grammar. Learn how tag questions are used for confirmation and seek agreement in conversations, along with examples of their typical structure.
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