Understanding Question Tags

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In the sentence, 'He studied for the exam last week, didn't he?', what is the role of didn't he?

  • It is an interrogative used to express doubt.
  • It is an exclamatory phrase expressing surprise.
  • It is a question tag used to confirm the statement. (correct)
  • It is an example of a concluding remark.

Which sentence demonstrates the correct formation of a question tag?

  • She wasn't happy with her grade, doesn't she?
  • She wasn't happy with her grade, was she? (correct)
  • She wasn't happy with her grade, is she?
  • She wasn't happy with her grade, wasn't she?

What is the main purpose of using question tags in conversation?

  • To provide a complex grammatical exercise.
  • To seek confirmation or to engage the listener. (correct)
  • To confuse the listener with ambiguous statements.
  • To express disagreement with the speaker.

In the example, 'They didn't arrive on time, did they?', what does the question tag did they imply?

<p>The speaker is confirming their non-arrival. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which response correctly completes the sentence: 'Mia was happy, ______'?

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

Spongebob says, 'I went to the beach on Saturday.' How does Patrick use a question tag to respond?

<p>'You went to the beach, didn't you?' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If Spongebob says, 'Yes, it was really fun! I swam in the ocean.' How would Patrick use a question tag effectively?

<p>&quot;You swam in the ocean, didn't you?' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Spongebob says, 'I did! It was a bit cold, though.' Which question tag would Patrick use to respond?

<p>&quot;It was cold, wasn't it?' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ahmed slept late yesterday, ______?

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

Mona didn't eat her lunch, ______?

<p>did she (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ali was with his friend last week, ______?

<p>wasn't he (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

They were in the cinema, ______?

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

Complete the question tag: You traveled to London last year, ______?

<p>didn't you (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ali studied English two years ago, ______?

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

Sara didn't write her homework yesterday, ______?

<p>did she? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It was raining yesterday, ______?

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

The boys were playing football in the park, ______?

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

Mr. Adam wrote the homework on the board, ______?

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

Rewrite the following sentence with a question tag in the simple past: Alia (go) with her friends to the cinema.

<p>Alia went with her friends to the cinema, didn't she? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rewrite the following sentence with a question tag in the simple past: Robert Pershing Wadlow (be) the tallest man ever lived.

<p>Robert Pershing Wadlow was the tallest man ever lived, wasn't he? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rewrite the following sentence with a question tag in the simple past: Fahad (not know) the assignment is due tomorrow.

<p>Fahad didn't know the assignment is due tomorrow, did he? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Complete the conversation using a question tag in the simple past: A: My mother didn't buy me a new school uniform, ______?

<p>did she? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Complete with a question tag in the simple past: A: The players ______ B: Yes, they trained very well. (Being ready for the football match.)

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

Complete with a question tag in the simple past: A: We ______ B: (Getting an invitation for the show.)

<p>didn't get an invitation for the show, did they? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Complete with a question tag in the simple past: A: ______ B: (Not being on time for the meeting.)

<p>They weren't on time for the meeting, were they? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you categorize the purpose of the sentence 'We had a great time, did we?'

<p>As an expression of a shared pleasurable experience seeking confirmation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'She didn't call you, was she?' imply?

<p>The speaker is confirming the absence of a call. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the question tag in 'You were at the party, didn't you?'?

<p>The speaker expects confirmation that the listener attended the party. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: I'm sorry I couldn't attend the party because my _________ was busy.

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

Which word best completes the sentence: The characters in the story are not real. They are _________.

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

Based on the communication paragraph, what's the most accurate description of communication's role in life?

<p>The essence of life, enabling expression of thoughts and feelings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the communication paragraph, how can one improve their communication skills?

<p>By communicating more and having conversations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the communication paragraph, what is regarded as an effective teacher for improving communication skills?

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

Flashcards

What are Question Tags?

Question tags are short questions at the end of statements, used to confirm information or seek agreement.

When do we use question tags?

Used to ask if something is true, or to ask people to agree with us.

Topic Sentence

A sentence that introduces the main point or argument of a paragraph.

Supporting Details

Sentences that offer evidence, details, and explanations to support the topic sentence.

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Concluding Sentence

The sentence that summarizes the main point and provides a sense of closure.

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Fictional

Of or relating to fiction; not real.

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Schedule

A timetable listing activities, appointments or events.

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Study Notes

  • Question tags are used to ask if something is true.
  • Question tags are used to ask people to agree with a statement.

Question Tag Examples

  • "I met you yesterday, didn't I?" illustrates a question tag.
  • "She wasn't playing, was she?" shows another use of question tags.
  • A question tag for family watching a movie last night is "Didn't they?".
  • A question tag for cat ate the food yesterday is "Didn't it?".
  • A question tag for studying for an exam last week is "Didn't he?".
  • A question tag for wasnt happy with her grades is "Was she?"
  • A question tag for didn't arrive on time is "Did they?".
  • The question tag for "He rode a horse" is "Didn't he?".
  • The question tag for "The mother wasn't alone," is "Was she?".
  • The question tag for "Mia was happy," is "Wasn't she?".
  • The question tag for "They didn't arrive on time," is "Did they?".
  • When Spongebob says "I went to the beach on Saturday," Patrick confirms with "You went to the beach, didn't you?".
  • When Spongebob says "Yes, it was really fun! I swam in the ocean," Patrick replies with "You swam in the ocean, didn't you?".
  • When Spongebob says, "I did! It was a bit cold, though," Patrick responds with "It was cold, wasn't it?".

Vocabulary Quiz

  • The characters in the story are fictional.
  • If one is unable to attend the party because their schedule was busy.

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