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Viceidol Posted 18 years ago
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He must have been a fool, _______he?
1. He must have been a fool, _________he?
2. He must have failed in the exam, _________he?
I couldn't figure it out what kind of verbs should be used in the question tags. (must or have?)Could you please tell me the answer? I'd be appreciated if you can also explain why.
2. He must have failed in the exam, _________he?
I couldn't figure it out what kind of verbs should be used in the question tags. (must or have?)Could you please tell me the answer? I'd be appreciated if you can also explain why.
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What is required is mustn't he? but a native (AmE at least) is just as likely to say wasn't he? for #1 and didn't he?
- What is required is mustn't he?
- but a native (AmE at least) is just as likely to say wasn't he?
- for #1 and didn't he?
- for #2.
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What is required is mustn't he? but a native (AmE at least) is just as likely to say wasn't he? for #1 and didn't he? for #2.
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