📖 Quick Grammar Reference: Question Tags
| Statement | Tag | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | Negative | It’s cold today, isn’t it? |
| Negative | Positive | You don’t smoke, do you? |
| I am… | aren’t I | I’m late, aren’t I? |
| Modal verb | Same modal | She can swim, can’t she? |
| Imperative | will you | Close the door, will you? |
| Let’s… | shall we | Let’s go, shall we? |
Exercise 1 — Fill in the Blank (Write the correct question tag for each statement.)
- It’s cold today, ?
- She doesn’t like coffee, ?
- They’ve finished the project, ?
- You can swim, ?
- He won’t be late, ?
- Let’s go to the cinema, ?
- Close the door, ?
- I’m right, ?
- There isn’t any milk, ?
- Your parents live in London, ?
Exercise 2 — True or False (Read each statement about question-tag rules and circle T (True) or F (False).)
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A positive statement usually takes a negative tag.
T F
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“I am” becomes “am I not” in a tag question.
T F
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The tag repeats the same auxiliary or modal verb as the main clause.
T F
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Question tags always use “do” or “does”, regardless of the main verb.
T F
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Imperatives (commands) usually take the tag “will you?”.
T F
Print version: write T or F on the line next to each statement.
Exercise 3 — Write Your Own Sentences (Write 5 statements with a correct question tag about your own life.)
- Write a true statement about your family, with a tag.
- Write a statement using a modal verb (can, will, should), with a tag.
- Write a negative statement, with a positive tag.
- Write a sentence starting with “I am”, with the correct tag.
- Write an imperative sentence with a tag.
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Exercise 1
- isn’t it
- does she
- haven’t they
- can’t you
- will he
- shall we
- will you
- aren’t I
- is there
- don’t they
Exercise 2
- True — Positive statement + negative tag
- False — “I am” becomes “aren’t I”
- True — E.g. she can swim, can’t she?
- False — Only main verbs without an auxiliary use do/does/did
- True — E.g. Close the door, will you?
Exercise 3
Open answers. Check that students match the tag’s polarity (opposite of the statement) and reuse the correct auxiliary or modal verb from the main clause.
Question Tags Worksheet — FAQ
What does this question tags worksheet cover?
This worksheet covers how to form question tags after positive and negative statements, with auxiliary verbs (be, have, do, modals), imperatives, and the irregular 'I am' → 'aren't I' pattern. It includes fill-in-the-blank, true/false, and sentence-writing exercises.
What level is this question tags worksheet?
This worksheet is designed for B1 (Intermediate) to B2 (Upper-Intermediate) learners who already know the main English tenses and are ready to add natural conversational tags.
What is a question tag?
A question tag is a short question added to the end of a statement, used to check information or invite agreement. For example: 'You're coming to the party, aren't you?'
How do I form a question tag?
Use the opposite polarity to the main clause: a positive statement takes a negative tag (She's tired, isn't she?), and a negative statement takes a positive tag (You don't smoke, do you?). The tag repeats the auxiliary or modal verb from the statement.
What tag do I use with 'I am'?
'I am' is irregular — the tag is 'aren't I', not 'am I not' or 'amn't I'. Example: I'm late, aren't I?
What tag do I use after an imperative?
Imperatives (commands and requests) usually take the tag 'will you?'. Example: Close the door, will you? For 'Let's...' suggestions, the tag is 'shall we?': Let's go, shall we?
Can I save this worksheet as a PDF?
Yes. Click the orange ‘Print / Save as PDF’ button at the top of the page. In your browser’s print dialogue, select ‘Save as PDF’ as the destination. The worksheet is formatted for A4 paper.
Is the answer key included?
Yes. Scroll to the bottom of the worksheet to find the collapsible answer key. Click ‘Show Answer Key’ to reveal all answers. Open it before printing if you want the answers on the printed sheet.
What online exercise goes with this worksheet?
The related online exercise is True or False at lexfizz.com/exercises/true-or-false/ — it gives instant feedback while students check their understanding of question-tag rules.
Why does the intonation of a question tag matter?
Falling intonation on a tag (e.g. 'It's cold today, isn't it ↘') shows the speaker expects agreement, like a comment. Rising intonation (↗) turns it into a genuine question, showing the speaker isn't sure of the answer.
How long does this worksheet take to complete?
The three exercises take approximately 20–25 minutes for most B1 learners. Allow extra time for the writing task in Exercise 3 if students need to think about matching auxiliaries correctly.