RESPONDING TO TAG QUESTIONS

1. It’s confusing to answer tag questions, isn’t it?
YES, IT IS!
Answer a tag question according to the truth of
the situation. Your answer reflects the real facts,
not (necessarily) the question.
Look at the following examples:
1.The moon goes round the earth, doesn't it? Yes, it does.
2. Asian people don't like rice, do they? Yes, they do!
3.Elephants live in Europe, don't they? No, they don't!

2. ORAL: Give the correct response to the
following tag questions:
1.Michael Jackson is American, isn’t he?
2.The shops close at 7:00pm, don’t they?
3.You couldn’t give me some money, could
you?
4.You’re the new English teacher, aren’t you?
5.He’s always late, isn’t he?
6.Your sister has taken my book, hasn’t she?
7.We’re going to Spain next summer, aren’t
we?
8.They don’t live in America now, do they?
9.There’s nobody in the shop, is there?
10. She wanted to be alone, didn’t she?

3. Assignment:
Give 5 examples of tag questions with
responses. Write your answers on ½
crosswise