question tag meaning

You want to know what a question tag is, don’t you? Well read on…

The basic function of a question tag is to change a statement into a question. We turn the statement into a question by adding a short clause to the end of the statement. These questions usually involve two words such as ‘wasn’t he?’ or ‘don’t we?’. Question tags require a response, so the listener must be engaged and respond accordingly.

You’ve read the description above, haven’t you?

Now you’re ready to learn some of the most common question tags, aren’t you? Then you’ll watch the video and add question tags, won’t you?

question tag rules
question tag examples
question tag examples
question tag examples
question tag examples
question tag examples

question tag exercises

Now you know how to work out a question tag, try adding them to the following sentences. Click play to see if you’re right.