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Jet Li Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Tag Subject

Hi, Do you know there is a website which narrates "Tag subject" in detail?

From time to time, I'm perplexed by the sentences just like:

I believe that he will pass that exam. Don't I or Won't he,

Which one ? Why?

Especially, I'm perplexed by the Tags in the sentences with "Noun Clause".

Thanks in advance.
  

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I don't know of a website. Using the correct tag seems to depend a lot on the context. Here is an example of a conversation which makes use of the two different tags in your question: [John's mother] You should not be so hard on John.

— Widget

  • I don't know of a website.
  • Using the correct tag seems to depend a lot on the context.
  • Here is an example of a conversation which makes use of the two different tags in your question: [John's mother] You should not be so hard on John.
  • He thinks you don't believe in him.
  • [John's father] But I do believe in him!
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I don't know of a website.

Using the correct tag seems to depend a lot on the context. Here is an example of a conversation which makes use of the two different tags in your question:

[John's mother] You should not be so hard on John. He thinks you don't believe in him.

[John's father] But I do believe in him! I know he's a good student, and I believe he wi
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For sites, make a search at Yahoo:

with
tag questions grammar english
and you will find pages such as these:

http://www.english-zone.com/grammar/tags01.html
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Also make a seach HERE (top right Search box) with
tag questions
lots of good threads
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I believe that he will pass that exam. Don't I or Won't he.

If I change the question to the negative, I think you'll understand better.

I don't believe he will pass that exam, do I?

I believe he will pass that exam, don't I?

He isn't hungry, is he?

He is hungry, isn't he?
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