Twelve Rules for Tag Questions
| Rule | Example |
|---|---|
| 9. Use “they” in a question tag when the sentence includes “these” or “those”. | Those are your sandals, aren’t they? |
| 10. Use “there” in a question tag when the sentences includes “there + a form of be”. | There is a lot of work to do today, isn’t there? |
What is the rule of tag question?
The two basic rules about tag questions are: If the statement is negative, the tag must be positive. If the statement is positive the tag must be negative.
What is TAG question and examples?
Tag questions (or question tags) turn a statement into a question. They are often used for checking information that we think we know is true. Tag questions are made using an auxiliary verb (for example: be or have) and a subject pronoun (for example: I, you, she).
What happens at the end of the tag game?
The first student to give the question tag to the student and say the complete tag question wins and keeps both cards. The game continues until all the cards have been matched correctly. The student with the most cards at the end of the game wins. Afterwards, the students swap roles, giving the student with the questions a chance to play.
How does the tag work in tag questions?
The correct question tag is shown on the question card in brackets. The game continues until all the cards have been matched correctly. The student with the most cards at the end of the game wins. Afterwards, the students swap roles, giving the student who read out the questions a chance to play.
When do you use a negative question tag?
Negative question tag If the main sentence is positive, the question tag should be negative. The pattern followed by a negative question tag is: auxiliary + n’t + subject
How do you answer tag questions in ESL games?
The student with the question cards shuffles them and places them face down in a pile on the desk. The other two students shuffle their question tag cards and spread them out face up in front of them. The student with the questions turns over a card and reads the beginning of a tag question aloud.
