This document provides an overview of question tags in English. It begins by giving examples of positive and negative tags used with statements. It then discusses tags used with modal verbs, verbs like "have got", and the verbs "go" and "organize". Next, it reviews correct and incorrect usage of tags. Examples of tags in conversations are provided. The document concludes by reviewing the basic rules for forming question tags and providing exercises for students to practice.
This document provides an overview of question tags in English. It begins by giving examples of positive and negative tags used with statements. It then discusses tags used with modal verbs, verbs like "have got", and the verbs "go" and "organize". Next, it reviews correct and incorrect usage of tags. Examples of tags in conversations are provided. The document concludes by reviewing the basic rules for forming question tags and providing exercises for students to practice.
This document provides an overview of question tags in English. It begins by giving examples of positive and negative tags used with statements. It then discusses tags used with modal verbs, verbs like "have got", and the verbs "go" and "organize". Next, it reviews correct and incorrect usage of tags. Examples of tags in conversations are provided. The document concludes by reviewing the basic rules for forming question tags and providing exercises for students to practice.
Tags with modals, have got and other verbs She can play tennis, can’t she? She doesn’t like cats, does she? She can’t play tennis, can she? She likes cats, doesn’t she?
Language in action Tom: I’m having a party on Saturday. I gave you an invitation, didn’t I? Luke: Yes, you did. I can bring my sister, can’t I? Tom: Yes, but you won’t bring your mum, will you?! Luke: Ha! Ha! You’ve got the music organised, haven’t you? Tom: Yes, that’s the most important thing. I couldn’t forget about that. Luke: Okay. See you on Saturday. It’s at 8 pm, isn’t it?
Identify the tenses and the types of question tags.
Can you remember the rules? Question tags are short questions which we use to check facts or keep the conversation going. • With positive statements, use a negative question tag. You’re Spanish, aren’t you? • With negative statements, use a positive question tag. She doesn’t like dogs, does she? • When be is used in the statement, repeat it in the question tag. I’m early, aren’t I? You won’t say anything, will you?
• With modal verbs (can, might) and most other verb forms, repeat the modal or the auxiliary verb in the question tag. You can’t play the piano, can you? • With present or past simple verbs use do, don’t, does, doesn’t (present simple) or did, didn’t (past simple). You love this song, don’t you? I gave it back to you, didn’t I?