Mastering English Tag Questions: Examples & Usage

English Tag Questions: Examples and Usage

Understanding Tag Questions

Tag questions are short questions at the end of statements. They are used to confirm information or to invite agreement. The structure of a tag question depends on the auxiliary verb in the main statement.

Verb ‘to be’ in Simple Present

Affirmative Statements with Negative Tag Questions:

  • The pencil is on the desk, isn’t it?
  • They are friends, aren’t they?
  • The child is in the garden, isn’t he?
  • He and Mary are good students, aren’t
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Crafting Engaging Emails, Letters, and Reviews: Tips and Examples

Informal Email/Letter Writing

Informal Email/Letter: Use a direct and personal tone, incorporating phrases like “I think” and “You should.” Employ informal vocabulary such as “totally” and “lots of stuff,” including phrasal verbs like “go on” instead of “continue.” Use contractions/short forms, for example, “I‘ve just heard you‘ve been to…”

Incorporate informal linking words like “Plus,” “Also,” “Well,” “Anyway,” “To sum up,” and “In a nutshell.” Feel free to use idioms such as “Call it a day,”

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Carnival, Mobile Phones, Foreign Languages, and London

Carnival: A Worldwide Celebration

Carnival is a popular festival celebrated in different parts of the world, such as Brazil and the Canary Islands. As one of the oldest festivals, Carnival appeared five centuries ago and is celebrated before Easter.

Carnivals have different traditions in each country. For example, in the Canary Islands, you can attend:

  • Indianos
  • Entierro de la Sardina (Burial of the Sardine)
  • Costume parades
  • Elección de la Reina (Queen’s Election)
  • Gala de Elección del Drag Queen (Drag
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Spanish TV Shows, Sports Salaries, and Omelette Recipe

Popular TV Series in Spain

El Internado was on TV a few years ago. It became a great success, showing the history and mysteries of the Black Lagoon boarding school. However, it is also popular with parents. The main actors and actresses have suddenly become very famous.

I am sorry it has taken so much time to respond to your email, but I had to work very hard this week because I had a lot of tests. I just did the last one today, so hopefully, I can relax again soon!

Personally, I like to watch El Internado.

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English Vocabulary and Grammar: Technology, Body, Sleep, Future

Technology

  • Back up: Copia de seguridad
  • Broadband: Banda ancha
  • Browse: Navegar
  • Chip: Chip
  • Device: Dispositivo
  • Download: Descargar
  • Driverless: Coche automático
  • Drone: Dron
  • Gadget: Artilugio
  • Hand-held: De mano
  • High-tech: Alta tecnología
  • Upload: Subir
  • Wirelessly: Inalámbrico

Words

  • Afford: Permitirse
  • Affordable: Asequible
  • Unaffordable: Inasequible
  • Develop: Desarrollar
  • Developer: Desarrollador
  • Development: Desarrollo
  • Developing: En desarrollo
  • Enable: Habilitar
  • Ability: Habilidad
  • Able: Capaz
  • Unable: Incapaz
  • Game: Juego
  • Gamer:
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Playa del Carmen Vacation: Hotel Recommendations and Activities

Daily Schedule

  • 8:00 AM – Local News
  • 8:10 AM – Forecast
  • 8:15 AM – His Book
  • 9:20 AM – Round Center
  • 10:00 AM – Music
  • 10:45 AM – Matthews Family
  • 11:15 AM – Entertainment
  • 12:00 PM – National and Local News

Apartment Details

  • Rent: Gas included
  • Bedrooms: Two
  • Pets: No dogs
  • Heating: In the living room
  • Parking: One car

News Headlines

  • Newspaper Headline: Students, His Death
  • Text Tell: Was Studying English
  • College Admin: Change Problems Living in Britain
  • University: Counseling to Overseas Students

Corrected Sentences

  • Busy Street:
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