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Test Your Mastery of Question Tags

Dive into question tag practice and ace the test now!

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Eric JesusUpdated Aug 26, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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Use this Question Tags Quiz to practice question tags and spot mistakes in everyday sentences and short dialogues. Work through quick items online; when you're ready, try the hard set or the advanced drill to check gaps before an exam.

You like chocolate, __?
aren't you?
don't she?
don't you?
didn't you?
The statement is positive and uses the verb 'like', so the tag takes the auxiliary 'do' in negative form. The correct pronoun is 'you', matching the subject. Thus, "don't you?" is the correct tag.
She can speak French, __?
doesn't she?
can she?
can't she?
isn't she?
Because the main clause is positive and uses the modal 'can', the tag must be its negative form 'can't'. The pronoun mirrors the subject 'she'. Therefore, "can't she?" is correct.
They went to the party, __?
didn't them?
didn't they?
do they?
don't they?
The verb 'went' is past simple, so the tag uses 'did' in negative form plus the pronoun 'they'. Hence, "didn't they?" is the proper tag.
He doesn't eat meat, __?
doesn't he?
did he?
does he?
isn't he?
The main clause is negative, so the tag must be positive. The auxiliary in the clause is 'does', so the tag is 'does he?'.
She was late, __?
was she?
isn't she?
wasn't she?
didn't she?
Because 'was' is past tense and the clause is positive, the negative form 'wasn't she?' is required. The pronoun repeats the subject 'she'.
You haven't met my friend, __?
do you?
did you?
have you?
haven't you?
The main clause is negative (haven't), so the tag is positive 'have you?'. It mirrors the auxiliary and the subject pronoun 'you'.
We are friends, __?
isn't it?
are we?
aren't us?
aren't we?
The clause uses 'are' and is positive, so the negative tag is 'aren't'. The correct subject pronoun for 'we' is 'we'. Hence, 'aren't we?'.
I am your friend, __?
amn't I?
isn't I?
aren't me?
aren't I?
When 'I am' is used, English uses the irregular tag 'aren't I?' despite the seemingly mismatched verb. This exception is standard in question tags.
Nobody called you, __?
do they?
did they?
didn't they?
does anyone?
With 'nobody' (a negative sense), the tag is positive. The verb in past simple is 'did', and the pronoun 'they' is used as a generic subject.
Let's start the meeting, __?
don't we?
shall we?
will we?
can we?
For imperatives with 'let's', the standard tag is 'shall we?'. This invites agreement to the suggestion.
She hardly knew anyone, __?
did they?
did she?
didn't she?
did he?
The adverb 'hardly' gives the clause a negative meaning, so the tag is positive. The past simple auxiliary 'did' matches, and the pronoun is 'she'.
You've never been to Paris, __?
did you?
didn't you?
haven't you?
have you?
The word 'never' makes the clause negative, so the tag is positive: 'have you?'. It echoes the auxiliary 'have' and the pronoun 'you'.
It's raining, __?
isn't he?
isn't it?
doesn't it?
weren't it?
With the present continuous 'is raining', the tag uses the matching auxiliary 'is' in negative form plus the subject pronoun 'it'. So, 'isn't it?' is correct.
Everyone loves a mystery, __?
hasn't they?
don't them?
don't they?
won't they?
Although 'everyone' is singular in form, English uses 'they' in the tag. The verb 'loves' is present simple, so the negative form 'don't they?' is required.
You would help me if I asked, __?
won't you?
would you?
wouldn't you?
will you?
The clause is conditional and positive with 'would', so the tag is negative: 'wouldn't'. The pronoun matches 'you'. Hence, 'wouldn't you?' is correct.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify Correct Auxiliaries -

    Learn to recognize and select the appropriate auxiliary or modal verb for each question tag, ensuring your sentences sound natural and grammatically accurate.

  2. Apply Negative and Positive Tags -

    Master the rules for converting affirmative statements to negative question tags (and vice versa) so you can confidently form balanced tag questions in English.

  3. Match Pronouns and Subjects -

    Practice aligning pronouns with their corresponding subjects to create consistent and error-free tag question exercises.

  4. Analyze Tag Question Structure -

    Break down complex sentences to understand how question tags function, improving your ability to spot errors in a tag question quiz.

  5. Differentiate Tag Question Types -

    Distinguish between various question tag forms - such as rising and falling intonation - to choose the right tag for different contexts.

  6. Self-Assess Grammar Accuracy -

    Use our free English question tags test to evaluate your understanding and track your progress in question tag practice.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Auxiliary Verb Mirror -

    In any question tags quiz, you always borrow the auxiliary or modal from the main clause. For example: "You have met Sarah, haven't you?" This core rule, highlighted by Cambridge University Press, ensures your tag matches perfectly.

  2. Polarity Principle -

    If your statement is positive, your tag becomes negative - and vice versa. For instance: "He isn't coming, is he?" This simple flip is crucial for success on an English question tags test, and regular question tag practice cements the concept.

  3. Subject-Pronoun Consistency -

    Your tag's subject pronoun must match the main clause in person and number - e.g., "I am early, aren't I?" This well-documented exception appears in university grammar guides, and targeted question tag exercises help you internalize it.

  4. Tense & Aspect Alignment -

    The auxiliary in your tag must share the same tense and aspect as the main clause: "She was sleeping, wasn't she?" Mastering this alignment is essential for topping any tag question quiz, so focus on drills that reinforce tense agreement.

  5. Intonation for Intent -

    Use a rising tone for genuine inquiry and a falling tone for confirmation: "You're coming, aren't you?" Practicing with audio from linguistic departments sharpens your spoken confidence and perfects this subtlety in question tags quiz scenarios.

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