Grammar 15. Tag Questions

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This Grammar 15 quiz on Tag Questions tests understanding of correct tag question forms in English. Focused on enhancing grammatical precision, it's ideal for learners aiming to master nuances in English sentence structure.

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1.

Victoria wrote this letter, _____ ?

Explanation
1. The first verb is "wrote", which is a main verb in the past tense. So, "did" must be used in the tag.
2. The pronoun to replace "Victoria" is "she".
3. The statement is (+), so the tag must be (-).

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2.

Honey tastes sweet, _____ ?

Explanation
1. The first verb is "tastes", which is a main verb in the present tense; the subject (honey) is singular. So, "does" must be used in the tag.
2. The pronoun to replace "honey" is "it".
3. The statement is (+), so the tag must be (-).

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3.

The trees grow fast, _____ ?

Explanation
1. The first verb is "grow", which is a main verb in the present tense; the subject (the trees) is plural. So, "do" must be used in the tag.
2. The pronoun to replace "the trees" is "they".
3. The statement is (+), so the tag must be (-).

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4.

You can see her, _____ ?

Explanation
1. The first verb is "can", which is a help verb, so it must be used in the tag.
2. The statement is (+), so the tag must be (-).

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5.

He could not see the folly of his ways, _____ ?

Explanation
1. The first verb is "could", which is a help verb, so it must be used in the tag.
2. The statement is (-), so the tag must be (+).

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6.

The children should not be allowed to see that movie, _____ ?

Explanation
1. The first verb is "should", which is a help verb, so it must be used in the tag.
2. The pronoun to replace "the children" is "they".
3. The statement is (-), so the tag must be (+).

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7.

Snow never falls in July, _____ ?

Explanation
1. The first verb is "falls", which is a main verb in the present tense; the subject (snow) is singular. So, "does" must be used in the tag.
2. The pronoun to replace "snow" is "it".
3. The statement is (-), so the tag must be (+).

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8.

That bear will eat us if it sees us, _____ ?

Explanation
1. The first verb is "will", which is a help verb, so it must be used in the tag.
2. The pronoun to replace "that bear" is "it".
3. The statement is (+), so the tag must be (-).

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9.

It never snows in the summer, _____ ?

Explanation
1. The first verb is "snows", which is a main verb in the present tense; the subject (it) is singular. So, "does" must be used in the tag.
2. The statement is (-), so the tag must be (+).

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10.

Bella survived the fall from the cliff, _____ ?

Explanation
1. The first verb is "survived", which is a main verb in the past tense. So, "did" must be used in the tag.
2. The pronoun to replace "Bella" is "she".
3. The statement is (+), so the tag must be (-).

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11.

The workers demanded that they should work less hours, _____ ?

Explanation
1. The first verb is "demanded", which is a main verb in the past tense. So, "did" must be used in the tag.
2. The pronoun to replace "the workers" is "they".
3. The statement is (+), so the tag must be (-).

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12.

The rabbit enjoys hopping in that meadow of grass, _____ ?

Explanation
1. The first verb is "enjoys", which is a main verb in the present tense; the subject (the rabbit) is singular. So, "does" must be used in the tag.
2. The pronoun to replace "the rabbit" is "it".
3. The statement is (+), so the tag must be (-).

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13.

The debt must be paid, _____ ?

Explanation
1. The first verb is "must", which is a help verb. So it must be used in the tag.
2. The pronoun to replace "the debt" is "it".
3. The statement is (+), so the tag must be (-).

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