Tag Questions

ESL Worksheet: Tag Questions

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Topic: Using Tag Questions

Part 1: What are Tag Questions?

Tag questions are short questions added at the end of a sentence. They are used to confirm information or ask for agreement.

Structure:

• Positive statement → Negative tag

• Negative statement → Positive tag

Examples:

• You like pizza, don’t you?

• She isn’t coming, is she?

• They will help us, won’t they?

Part 2: Rules for Forming Tag Questions

1. Use the helping verb from the statement in the tag.

   • Example: You are tired, aren’t you?

2. If there’s no helping verb, use do/does/did.

   • Example: You like coffee, don’t you?

3. Match the subject in the statement and the tag.

   • Example: They went to the park, didn’t they?

4. Use pronouns in the tag.

   • Example: Maria is here, isn’t she?

Part 3: Practice with Tag Questions

Activity 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct tag question.

1. You’re coming to the party, _______?

2. They didn’t finish the project, _______?

3. She likes chocolate, _______?

4. We can go to the beach, _______?

5. He wasn’t at the meeting, _______?

Activity 3: Rewrite the Sentences

Rewrite the sentences with the correct tag question.

1. You like playing soccer.
   Answer: You like playing soccer, don’t you?

2. She can drive a car.

3. They aren’t ready yet.

4. He has finished his homework.

5. We didn’t see her yesterday.

Part 4: Role Play

Scenario:
You and a friend are talking about your plans for the weekend. Write a short dialogue using at least 5 tag questions.

Example:

• You’re going to the park, aren’t you?

• Yes, I am. We’ll have fun, won’t we?

Part 5: Homework

Write a short paragraph about your family or friends. Use at least 5 tag questions.

Example:
My sister loves cooking, doesn’t she? She always makes delicious food. My parents don’t like spicy food, do they? We’ll eat dinner together tonight, won’t we?