... or is she?
The following sentence is taken from a book:
Louise is stealing from my office... or is she?
My question is this:
Why is it "or is she?" and not "or isn't she?"
Thank you
Top answer
Those combinations are always framed as a statement followed by the affirmative question, not a negative. The question throws doubt on the truth of the claim just made. Such a question is equivalent to "Or maybe not".
- Those combinations are always framed as a statement followed by the affirmative question, not a negative.
- The question throws doubt on the truth of the claim just made.
- Such a question is equivalent to "Or maybe not".
- This plan is going to work — or is it?
- Giacco will surely win the game — or will he?
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Those combinations are always framed as a statement followed by the affirmative question, not a negative. The question throws doubt on the truth of the claim just made. Such a question is equivalent to "Or maybe not".
This plan is going to work — or is it?
Giacco will surely win the game — or will he?
Our kids are always well behaved — or are they?
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