2. Observe the examples.
• He’s not doing badly, is he?
Verb Be
Change from negative
to possitive
• You won’t tell anyone, will you?
Auxiliary will
• You didn’t attend the meeting, did you?
Simple past
Use the
corresponding
auxiliary
3. Observe the examples.
• He’s been sick recently, hasn’t he?
Present perfect
Change from
possitive
to negative
• You will attend the meeting, won’t you?
Auxiliary will
• You studied all night long, didn’t you?
Simple past
Use the
corresponding
auxiliary
4. Why do we use
tag questions?
• To emphasize information?
• To make clearer our statement?
• To confirm information?
5. Why do we use
tag questions?
To confirm information.
6. Exception!
• With “I am” we use: “aren’t I?”
I
– I’m pretty, aren’t I?
• With “I’m not” we use: “am I?”
I
– I’m not sitting in your seat, am I?
7. Exception!
• With “I am” we use: “aren’t I?”
I
– I’m pretty, aren’t I?
• With “I’m not” we use: “am I?”
I
– I’m not sitting in your seat, am I?