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Although and Even Though. Although & even though. Tag Questions (A-4-ESL) Tag Questions. Tag Questions - Lesson 29, Part 1 - English Grammar (with captions) Tag Questions - Lesson 29, Part 2 - English Grammar (no captions) Tag Questions. What is a tag question? A tag question is a short question added to the end of a positive or negative statement. For example:- How do you form a tag question? Normally a positive statement is followed by a negative tag, and a negative statement is followed by a positive tag. ! ! The verb in the statement should be the same tense as the verb in the tag. If the verb used in the statement is an auxiliary verb, then the verb used in the tag must match it. Why do we use tag questions? A good question. I'm sorry to say that sometimes we just use them for effect, when we are trying to be sarcastic, or to make a strong point.

We show the meaning of the tag question through intonation. If the tag is a real question it has a rising intonation. The chairman's coming at 3.00, isn't he? If the tag is not a real question it has a flat or falling intonation. It's a nice day today, isn't it? ! Oh you will, will you? You think you're funny, do you? Question Tags | Learn English | Grammar. Question tags. English Grammar - Tag questions.