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A tag question is a short question at the end of a sentence.
Tag questions turn statements into questions.
English is easy. (statement) English is easy, isn't it ? (question)
The tag question exists of: (auxillary) verb + pronoun
1. relatie met de zin ervoor
2. + wordt -, - wordt +
If the statement contains a form of 'to be', repeat that one in the tag question.
Sheila and Janet are fond of tennis, aren't they?
I am the best teacher in the world, aren't I?
I'm not a good singer, am I?
If the statement contains an auxiliary (hulpwerkwoord), repeat it in the tag question.
You can jump very far, can't you?
If the statement is positive, the tag question is negative.
I like cats, don't I?
Jim is 15, isn't he?
If the statement is negative, the tag question is positive.
John doesn't enjoy flying, does he?
English isn't difficult, is it?