Underline the question tags in sentences 1-5 and the verbs they refer to.
1. That sounds a bit hi-tech, doesn't it?
2. So, children can use them for several years, can't they?
3. One shoe won't fit everyone, will it?
4. That's really useful, isn't it?
5. People are wearing them in..., aren't they?
Read the sentences in exercise 1. Then choose the correct options to complete rules 1-5.
RULES
We use question tags to check information. In the question tag, we use:
1. a positive / negative verb for negative sentences.
2. a positive / negative verb for affirmative sentences.
3. the same / different auxiliary verb as in the sentence.
4. a form of do / will when there is no auxiliary verb in the sentence.
5. modal verbs when there is / isn't a modal in the statement.
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giải
Choose the correct options.
1. The bottles go in the recycling bin, do / don't they?
2. You can help us, can / can't you?
3. Pollution is a huge problem, doesn't / isn't it?
4. They won't pollute the air, will / won't they?
5. I'm right, am/ aren't I?
6. We can reduce waste, can’t / don't we?
Thảo luận (2)Hướng dẫn giải
Complete the sentences with the phrases in the box.
aren't they can't you does it shouldn’t we won't it |
1. We should exchange books with each other, ___________?
2. They’re using too much water, ____________?
3. The company doesn’t waste water, ____________?
4. You can recycle this phone, ____________?
5. The population of the city will increase in the next ten years, ____________?
Thảo luận (2)Hướng dẫn giải
Complete the dialogue with the correct question tag.
Megan: That's not another new bag, 1 ___________?
Alex: It looks great, 2 ____________?
Megan: Yes, but those aren’t sweet packets, 3 ____________?
Alex: They are! The whole bag is made with recycled packets. It’s really clever, 4 ____________?
Megan: Yeah. I want one, too!
Alex: I'll get you one for your birthday.
Megan: Really? You won't forget, 5 ____________?
Alex: Don’t worry. I won't.
Thảo luận (2)Hướng dẫn giải
PRONUNCIATION: Intonation Listen to these sentences. Does the speaker’s voice go up or down in the question tag? Practice saying them.
1. The bag wasn't expensive, was it?
2. They can buy them online, can’t they?
3. You'll call me, won't you?
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giải1. The bag wasn't expensive, was it? ↘
2. They can buy them online, can’t they? ↘
3. You'll call me, won't you? ↗
(Trả lời bởi Nguyễn Việt Dũng)
USE IT! Work in pairs. Check personal information using question tags and the ideas in the box.
| abilities birthday family last weekend likes / dislikes next holiday |
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giảiTham khảo
- You have painting and singing abilities, don’t you?
- Your birthday isn’t in August, is it?
- You went on a trip last week, didn’t you?
- There are five people in your family, aren’t there?
- You don’t like shopping, do you?
- You will go abroad next holiday, won’t you?
(Trả lời bởi Nguyễn Việt Dũng)