Overview: Tag Question | ||
Type | ||
Definition | A short question added to the end of a statement. | |
Function | PolitenessIronic effectEmphasisClosed-ended questionsLeading or loaded questionsRhetorical questions | |
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What is a Tag Question? John Spacey, updated on
A tag question is a short question that is stuck at the end of a statement. They can be used to soften a statement with an invitation to agree. For example, "It's great, isn't it?" may sound more polite, friendly and inclusive than "It's great!" It is also common for tag questions to be used to form a leading or loaded question. For example, "You did it, didn't you?"
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