Question Tags with examples

 Question tags are short questions added to the end of statements to confirm information or ask for agreement. Here are some key points and examples to help you understand how to use them:

Basic Rules

Positive Statement, Negative Tag:

Example: You are coming to the party, aren’t you?

Explanation: The statement is positive, so the tag is negative.

Negative Statement, Positive Tag:

Example: She doesn’t like coffee, does she?

Explanation: The statement is negative, so the tag is positive.

Examples by Tense

Present Simple:

Positive: He plays football, doesn’t he?

Negative: They don’t live here, do they?

Past Simple:

Positive: She went to the market, didn’t she?

Negative: You didn’t see him, did you?

Present Continuous:

Positive: They are watching TV, aren’t they?

Negative: She isn’t coming, is she?

Future Simple:

Positive: You will help me, won’t you?

Negative: He won’t be late, will he?

Special Cases

With “I am”:

Positive: I am on time, aren’t I?

Negative: I am not late, am I?

Indefinite Pronouns:

Example: Nobody called, did they?

Explanation: Use “they” for indefinite pronouns like nobody, somebody, etc.

Intonation

Falling Intonation: When you are sure of the answer.

Example: It’s cold today, isn’t it? (You expect agreement)

Rising Intonation: When you are less sure and genuinely asking.

Example: You have finished your homework, haven’t you? (You are asking for confirmation)