Question Tags: Mixed Practice (Advanced) Exercises
B1-B2 Level
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Transferred negation is particularly important: when the main clause contains "I don't think," "I don't believe," or "I don't suppose," the negation applies to the embedded clause. "I don't think she is coming" means "I think she is not coming," so the tag follows "she is coming": "is she?" Understanding this important pattern prevents confusion in advanced reading and listening tasks. This exercise prepares you for the final test, which covers the complete range of question tag patterns from A2 through B2 level.
Quick Rule
all patterns + transferred negation + complex modals + edge cases
- 1.I don't think she's coming, is she? (transferred negation)
- 2.You'd rather stay, wouldn't you? (would rather pattern)
- 3.There used to be a shop here, didn't there? (used to with there)
- 4.He needn't worry, need he? (need as modal)
- 5.One should always be polite, shouldn't one? (formal "one" subject)
All 20 questions
Complete each sentence with the correct question tag. This exercise tests all patterns at an advanced level. Add the correct question tag.
He ought to apologise, _____ ?
You'd better leave now, _____ ?
She used to live in Paris, _____ ?
Nobody could have predicted this, _____ ?
I suppose you're right, _____ ?
There's nothing we can do, _____ ?
One can never be too careful, _____ ?
He daren't tell her the truth, _____ ?
Little did we know the truth, _____ ?
I don't think he's coming, _____ ?
Not many people came to the meeting, _____ ?
I'm the one who should apologise, _____ ?
Few people understand this, _____ ?
They said they would be late, _____ ?
This is the first time you've been here, _____ ?
Seldom have I seen such beauty, _____ ?
What a beautiful day it is, _____ ?
There's little point in arguing, _____ ?
I believe you know my sister, _____ ?
None of them knew the answer, _____ ?
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