Tag Questions Quiz

What is a question tag?Choose the correct answer:

A long question
A short question added at the end of a statement
A statement without a question
A new English word

Why are question tags used?Choose the correct answer:

To make sentences longer
To confirm or check information
To avoid using pronouns
To create confusion

Which of the following is a correct example of a question tag?Choose the correct answer:

You are coming, aren’t you?
You coming, aren’t?
You are, aren’t you coming?
Coming, aren’t you are?

How are question tags formed?Choose the correct answer:

By adding the same auxiliary verb and pronoun at the end
By adding the opposite auxiliary verb and pronoun at the end
By repeating the statement
By removing the auxiliary verb

Which of the following sentences uses a question tag correctly?Choose the correct answer:

You can drive, can’t you?
You can’t drive, can you?
You drive, can’t?
A and B

What is the difference between positive and negative question tags?Choose the correct answer:

Positive seeks disagreement; negative seeks confirmation
Positive seeks confirmation; negative seeks disagreement
There is no difference
Positive is formal; negative is informal

Which of the following is a common mistake with question tags?Choose the correct answer:

Using the wrong auxiliary verb
Using the correct pronoun
Using a negative question tag for a positive statement
A and C

What is the role of question tags in conversations?Choose the correct answer:

To make conversations formal
To seek agreement or confirmation
To avoid answering questions
To interrupt the speaker

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used question tag?Choose the correct answer:

isn’t it?
don’t you?
isn’t she?
doesn’t it?

What is emphasized about the use of question tags in English in the article?Choose the correct answer:

They should be avoided in conversations
They are crucial for conveying complex ideas
They can enhance clarity and politeness in communication
They are only used in formal writing