Question Tag

Meaning –

Question tags are short phrases added to the end of a statement to turn it into a question. They are used to confirm information, seek agreement, or invite a response from the listener. The structure of a question tag is usually a pronoun or auxiliary verb followed by a negative or positive tag.

For example:
You’re coming to the party, aren’t you?

She doesn’t like coffee, does she?

He’s a good singer, isn’t he?

We should leave now, shouldn’t we?

They won’t be late, will they?

Rules of using question tags in English.

1. The question tag is usually formed by using an auxiliary verb (e.g. do, does, did, have, has, had, will, would, can, could, should, etc.) or a modal verb (e.g. can, could, may, might, must, should, would, etc.) in the opposite form to the main verb in the sentence.

For example:

He is coming, isn’t he?

They have finished, haven’t they?

She can speak French, can’t she?

You will be there, won’t you?

2. If the main verb is in the negative form, the question tag should be in the positive form, and vice versa.

For example:

You don’t like coffee, do you?

They won’t be late, will they?

3. If the main verb is in the present tense, the auxiliary verb in the question tag should be in the present tense as well. If the main verb is in the past tense, the auxiliary verb in the question tag should be in the past tense as well.

For example:

She is studying, isn’t she?

They went to the beach, didn’t they?

4. If the main verb is a modal verb, the question tag should use the same modal verb.

For example:

You can swim, can’t you?

She should go to the doctor, shouldn’t she?

Examples for practice-

1. You like pizza, don’t you?

2. She’s coming with us, isn’t she?

3. He doesn’t like coffee, does he?

4. They’re going to the party, aren’t they?

5. We should leave now, shouldn’t we?

6. You’re not afraid of heights, are you?

7. She’s a good singer, isn’t she?

8. You’ve seen that movie before, haven’t you?

9. He’s always late, isn’t he?

10. They don’t know the way, do they?

11. We can’t do this alone, can we?

12. You’re not serious, are you?

13. She’s not coming, is she?

14. You won’t forget, will you?

15. He’s not busy, is he?

16. They’ve already left, haven’t they?

17. We should have started earlier, shouldn’t we?

18. You’re not going to give up, are you?

19. She’s been to Paris before, hasn’t she?

20. You’re not allergic to peanuts, are you?

21. He’s going to be late, isn’t he?

22. They’re not going to cancel the concert, are they?

23. We’re not lost, are we?

24. You’re not going to quit, are you?

25. She’s not going to change her mind, is she?

26. You’ve never been to Australia, have you?

27. He’s not going to miss the flight, is he?

28. They’re not going to make us wait, are
they?

30. We’re not going to get lost, are we?

31. You’re not going to be late, are you?

32. She’s not going to be happy about this, is she?

33. You’re not going to back out, are you?

34. He’s not going to forget, is he?

35. They’re not going to be there, are they?

36. We’re not going to be stuck here, are we?

37. You’re not going to regret this, are you?

38. She’s not going to let us down, is she?

39. You’re not going to chicken out, are you?

40. He’s not going to change his mind, is he?

41. They’re not going to let us in, are they?

42. We’re not going to be late, are we?

43. You’re not going to leave me, are you?

44. She’s not going to say no, is she?

45. You’re not going to mess this up, are you?

46. He’s not going to be angry, is he?

47. They’re not going to forget, are they?

48. We’re not going to be stranded, are we?

49. You’re not going to give in, are you?

50. She’s not going to be difficult, is she?

51. You’re not going to let me down, are you?

52. He’s not going to be upset, is he?

53. They’re not going to say no, are they?

54. We’re not going to be in trouble, are we?

55. You’re not going to be scared, are you?

56. She’s not going to be late, is she?

57. You’re not going to miss out, are you?

58. He’s not going to be disappointed, is he?

59. They’re not going to be mad, are they?

60. We’re not going to be lost, are we?

61. You’re not going to be sorry, are you?

62. She’s not going to be upset, is she?

63. You’re not going to be bored, are you?

64. He’s not going to be bored, is he?

65. They’re not going to be bored, are they?

66. We’re not going to be bored, are we?

67. You’re not going to be tired, are you?

68. She’s not going to be tired, is she?

69. You’re not going to be hungry, are you?

70. He’s not going to be hungry, is he?

71. They’re not going to be hungry, are they?

72. We’re not going to be hungry, are we?

73. You’re not going to be thirsty, are you?

74. She’s not going to be thirsty, is she?

75. You’re not going to be cold, are you?

76. He’s not going to be cold, is he?

77. They’re not going to be cold, are they?

78. We’re not going to be cold, are we?

79. You’re not going to be hot, are you?

80. She’s not going to be hot, is she?

81. You’re not going to be uncomfortable, are you?

82. He’s not going to be uncomfortable, is he?

83. They’re not going to be uncomfortable, are they?

84. We’re not going to be uncomfortable, are we?

85. You’re not going to be bored, are you?

86. She’s not going to be bored, is she?

87. You’re not going to be annoyed, are you?

88. He’s not going to be annoyed, is he?

89. They’re not going to be annoyed, are they?

90. We’re not going to be annoyed, are we?

91. You’re not going to be happy, are you?

92. She’s not going to be happy, is she?

93. You’re not going to be sad, are you?

94. He’s not going to be sad, is he?

95. They’re not going to be sad, are they?

96. You’re not going to be surprised, are you?

97. She’s not going to be surprised, is she?

98. You’re not going to be scared, are you?

99. He’s not going to be scared, is he?

100. They’re not going to be scared, are they?