Question tags are short questions added at the end of a sentence. They help keep conversations natural, check understanding, and make your tone friendly. They’re very common in spoken English.
Structure: Statement + Question Tag
If the sentence is positive → tag is negative.
If the sentence is negative → tag is positive.
Examples:
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You’re coming to class today, aren’t you?
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She doesn’t like coffee, does she?
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It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it?
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They finished the project, didn’t they?
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You can help me, can’t you?
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He won’t be late, will he?
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We should start now, shouldn’t we?
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You haven’t seen my notebook, have you?
Why it matters:
Question tags make your English more interactive and polite. Instead of sounding blunt or one-sided, they invite the listener to respond and stay involved. They’re especially helpful in group discussions, presentations, and everyday conversations.
AUTHOR
Dr L Suresh
Assistant Professor of English
Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science
Coimbatore - 641020
Contact: 9944138137
e-mail ID: sureshenglit@rmv.ac.in
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