Question tags - the rules

SUBJECT+ VERB (POSITIVE) .... .., (NEGATIVE) VERB+SUBJECT ?

eg: She came, didn't she? OR She did come, didn't she?
They are happy to be here, aren't they?

SUBJECT+ VERB (NEGATIVE) .... , (POSITIVE) VERB+SUBJECT ?

eg: She doesn't like chores, does she?

They haven't been informed, have they?
 Question tags - the rules

When you are talking to someone about hobbies, a friend or school and you want him
or her to agree with you, use question tags.
Example:
Football is great, isn't it?

Here are some rules to follow:

1. QUESTION TAG = AUXILIARY + PERSONAL PRONOUN:
Tony can run really fast, can't he?
The twins are very nice, aren't they?

2. If there is no auxiliary in the statement, use a form of do in the question tag:

Mum cooks fantastic meals, doesn't she?

3. Positive statements => negative question tags;

negative statements => positive question tags:
That's your workbook, isn't it?
That's not true, is it?
They will help us, won't they?

4. Orders and commands are followed by "will you":

Don't open the windows, will you?
Help your dad in the garage, will you?

5. Let's is followed by "shall we":

Let's start homework now, shall we?
Let's go shopping, shall we?

6. AND DON'T FORGET:

o The question tag "am I not" is totally incorrect; always say: "aren't I":
I am late, aren't I?

o The statements and the question tags take the same tenses:
Bob helped you a lot, didn't he?
You will help me tomorrow, won't you?