TAG QUESTIONS

In English it is common to end sentences with another short phrase, of opposite sign, which has the intention of asking for the opinion or seeking the approval of the interlocutor: these are the so-called question tags (question tags). These phrases are equivalent to: isn't it, isn't it, isn't it, isn't it, really, really?

The basic structure of a tag question is:

Important!

-If the sentence is negative, the tag is usually positive, as in the example below.

Tom doesn't play the piano, does he?

Note: Sentences with negative words are considered to be negative. Therefore, they require positive tag question endings, as in these examples:

He never drinks alcohol, does he?

Nobody left a message, did they?

-If the sentence is positive, the tag is usually negative, as in the next example.

The hotel was quite good, wans't it? 

Other examples:

• But you don't really love her, do you?
• This'll work, won't it?
• Oh you think so, do you?
• Well, I couldn't help it, could I?
• But you'll tell me if she calls, won't you?
• We'd never have known, would we?
• Oh you do, do you?
• The weather's bad, isn't it?
• You won't be late, will you?
• Nobody knows, do they?