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Question Tag

Form common question tags.

Positive Statement + Negative Tag; Negative Statement + Positive Tag

Formula Explanation

Question tags commonly use an auxiliary verb and a pronoun matching the subject.

Variables Explained

Auxiliary = Helping verb; Tag = Short question at the end.

Solved Example

Add a tag: She is a teacher, ___?
Answer: She is a teacher, isn’t she?

Exam Tip

Pay attention to polarity and auxiliary verbs.