Language Focus 2

 Read the sentences in exercise 1. Then choose the correct options to complete rules 1-5.

RULES

We use question tags to check information. In the question tag, we use:

1. a positive / negative verb for negative sentences.

2. a positive / negative verb for affirmative sentences.

3. the same / different auxiliary verb as in the sentence.

4. a form of do / will when there is no auxiliary verb in the sentence.

5. modal verbs when there is / isn't a modal in the statement.

Choose the correct options.

1. The bottles go in the recycling bin, do / don't they?

2. You can help us, can / can't you?

3. Pollution is a huge problem, doesn't / isn't it?

4. They won't pollute the air, will / won't they?

5. I'm right, am/ aren't I?

6. We can reduce waste, can’t / don't we?

Complete the sentences with the phrases in the box.

1. We should exchange books with each other, ___________?

2. They’re using too much water, ____________?

3. The company doesn’t waste water, ____________?

4. You can recycle this phone, ____________?

5. The population of the city will increase in the next ten years, ____________?

Complete the dialogue with the correct question tag.

Megan: That's not another new bag, ¹ ___________?

Alex: It looks great, ² ____________?

Megan: Yes, but those aren’t sweet packets, ³ ____________?

Alex: They are! The whole bag is made with recycled packets. It’s really clever, ⁴ ____________?

Megan: Yeah. I want one, too!

Alex: I'll get you one for your birthday.

Megan: Really? You won't forget, ⁵ ____________?

Alex: Don’t worry. I won't.

USE IT! Work in pairs. Check personal information using question tags and the ideas in the box.