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QUESTION-TAGS (or TALL PHRASES)

• Many English sentences, especially in conversation, consist of an affirmative statement followed by an interrogative negative construction
كثير من الجمل الإنجليزية، وخاصة فى المحادثات، تتكون من عبارة أو جملة مثبتة يتبعها استفهام منفى.
Ex: Yesterday was the first the month ,wasn’t it ?
Ex: They came by car, didn’t they ?
Ex: He will arrive tomorrow, won’t he ?
• Negative statements are followed by interrogative forms of the auxiliary verb.
الجمل المنفية يتبعها استفهام مثبت للفعل المساعد
Ex: You aren’t angry, are you?
Ex: Mary doesn’t dance well, does she?

Study the following:
Ex: I’m your favorite, aren’t I?
Ex: Let’s go out for a walk, shall we ?
Ex: Open the door, will you?

Make questions by using question word :
1- The village is supplied with electricity.
2- He showed me the way to the station.
3- As you have written this page badly you must write it again.
4- It is not wise to drink this water as it is not boiled.
5- I had lent it to him before you met me yesterday.
6- I sent my coat back to the tailor.
7- My father has traveled to England.
8- I cannot teach Greek.
9- I met my friend Taha yesterday.
10- He cannot recognize objects as he is blind.
11- It was built in 1930.
12- Much progress has been made lately.
13- He is living in a hotel now.
14- He has never gone to school since he lost his father.
15- He doesn’t know how to lead a happy life.
16- America was discovered by Columbus.
17- Yesterday I bought a new watch.
18- Spaceships travel to the moon.
19- You can get in touch with other people by means of the telephone.
20- You will see her there.
21- He won the top prize.
22- She loves her country very much.
23- We save money for time of need.
24- The moon lights our way at night.
25- The Ancient Egyptians were great people.
26- Unity is strength.
27- Palestine will never be forgotten.
28- He lost a great deal of money.
29- We are ready to sacrifice our lives for the sake of our dear land.
30- The Arab countries own great amounts of petroleum.

Add suitable question-tags (tail-phrases):
1- It’s too cold today …………………………..………?
2- Jack likes ice-cream, …………………….…………?
3- We are learning fast ,……………………………….?
4- You don’t like cheese ,…………………………..…?
5- We never eat meat,…………………………………?
6- I make all my own dresses,…………………………?
7- These boys haven’t been here very long,…………..?
8- We must try hard to succeed,………………………?
9- You can speak English well,………………………?
10- She doesn’t see well,……………………………..?
11- John is a good footballer,…………………………?
12- Let’s help him,…………………………………...?
13- Tom won’t be late,……………………………….?
14- It’s very expensive,……………………………….?
15- It’s a beautiful day,……………………………….?
16- It’s he works very hard,………………………….?
17- He hasn’t any money,……………………………?
18- Tom could help you,……………………………..?
19- Shut the window,…………………………………?
20- I am very tired,…………………………………..?


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