Making Tag Questions

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mvaviY wbqg: * cÖkœwU nu¨v‡evaK n‡j: AV + n’t + Pronoun.
* cÖkœwU bv‡evaK n‡j: AV + Pronoun.

AwaK ¸iyZ¡c~Y© mvnvh¨Kvix wµqv: am, is, are, was, were, have, has, had, can, could, shall, should, will, would, may,
might, need, must, ought to, dare, be going to, used to, had better, would rather, have to, has to, had to.

* AV bv _vK‡j AV Gi RvqMvq do, does, did n‡e|

* Past Tense n‡j did n‡e|
* Verb Gi mv‡_ s ev es _vK‡j does n‡e|
* Verb wU Present Form G _vK‡j do n‡e|

Pronoun : I, We, You, He, She, It, They, This, These, that, those, there
* hw` Subject Noun nq Z‡e Pronoun n‡e Subject Abymv‡i|
* hw` Subject ‡Q‡j‡`i bvg eySvq Z‡e Pronoun wU he n‡e|
* hw` Subject ‡g‡q‡`i bvg eySvq Z‡e Pronoun wU she n‡e|
* e¨w³, e¯‘, cÖvwb me eûePb Gi Rb¨ Pronoun wU they n‡e|
* Ab¨vb¨ †¶‡Î it n‡e|
* Subject hw` Baby, Child, Kid nq Z‡e Pronoun wU it n‡e|
* †`‡ki bvg _vK‡j she A_ev it e¨envi Kiv nq| Z‡e Bangladesh Gi †ÿ‡Î she e¨envi KivB DËg|
* b`xi bvg, Rvnv‡Ri bvg (‡hgb: Titanic), ‡Uª‡bi bvg, Moon, Earth, Spring (emšÍKvj), Autumn
(kirKvj), Mothertongue (gvZ„fvlv), Nature, Peace _vK‡j she e‡m|
* Summer (MÖx®§Kvj), Winter (kxZKvj), death (g„Zy¨), storm (So), cyclone (N~wY©So),
earthquake (f‚wgK¤ú), sun, lion, tiger, elephant _vK‡j he e‡m|
* Allah/ God/ Almighty _vK‡j He e‡m|

mvnvh¨Kvix wµqvi mv‡_ n’t emv‡bvi †KŠkj:

am not aren’t/ain’t
is not isn’t
are not aren’t
was not wasn’t
were not weren’t
have not haven’t
has not hasn’t
had not hadn’t
shall not shan’t
will not won’t
can not can’t
could not couldn’t
may not mayn’t
might not mightn’t
should not shouldn’t
would not wouldn’t
need not needn’t
ought not to oughtn’t
dare not daren’t
do not don’t
does not doesn’t
did not didn’t
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Important Notes: *not, no, never, none, no one, neither, nothing, barely, nobody, seldom, little, less,
few, hardly, scarcely, rarely _vK‡j evK¨wU bv‡evaK ai‡Z n‡e| G‡¶‡Î DËiwU nu¨v‡evaK n‡e|

* cÖ‡kœ hw` Subject wnmv‡e Everybody, Everyone, Every + Noun, Somebody, Someone,
Nobody, No one, Anybody, Anyone, None, Neither, Either, Both, All, Each BZ¨vw` _v‡K
Z‡e Pronoun wU they n‡e| G‡¶‡Î -----
does Gi cwie‡Z© do n‡e|
has Gi cwie‡Z© have n‡e|
is Gi cwie‡Z© are n‡e|
was Gi cwie‡Z© were n‡e|

* cÖ‡kœ hw` Subject wnmv‡e Nothing, Anything, Everything, Something BZ¨vw` _v‡K Z‡e
Pronoun wU it n‡e|

* Let us/Let’s _vK‡j shall we n‡e|

* Let NP + and me _vK‡j shall we n‡e|
*Let me, Let him, Let her, Let them _vK‡j will you n‡e|

* Subject wU hw` Adjective nq Ges Gi c~‡e© hw` the _v‡K Z‡e Subject wU eûePb n‡e A_©vr Pronoun
wU they n‡e| ‡hgb: The poor, The rich, The coward (fxiæ), The brave (mvnmx), The pious
(avwg©K), The virtuous (weRqx), The honest, The unfed (Afy³), The helpless (Amnvq), The
educated (wkw¶Z), The superior (†kªô), The idle (Ajm)

Imperative Sentence (Subject _v‡K bv) G Tag Question Kivi wbqg:

*nu¨v‡evaK n‡j won’t you, will you, can you, could you, can’t you.
* bv‡evaK n‡j will you.
*Aby‡iva eySv‡j will you.

Exclamatory Sentence G Tag Question Kivi wbqg:

* G‡¶‡Î mvaviY wbq‡g AbymiY Ki‡Z n‡e A_©vr AV + n’t + Pronoun.
* Verb bv _vK‡j isn’t it/ aren’t you n‡e|

Complex Sentence G Tag Question Kivi wbqg:

*cÖ‡kœ hw` As, when, since, though, although, that, so that, if, until, because, who, which,
what, where, why, whose, whom, how _v‡K Ges `ywU Clause _v‡K Z‡e eyS‡Z n‡e evK¨wU
Complex.
G‡¶‡Î Principal Clause wU †`‡L Tag Question Ki‡Z n‡e|
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Compound Sentence G Tag Question Kivi wbqg:

*G‡ÿ‡Î wØZxq clause wU †`‡L Tag Question Ki‡Z n‡e|

`ywU Subject Gi gv‡S hw` As well as, With, together with, along with, accompany by, in addition to, including,
excluding, except, and not, rather than, except for, no less than _v‡K Z‡e cÖ_g Subject wU †`‡L Tag Question Ki‡Z
n‡e|

Not only ----- but also, Either ----- or, Neither ---- nor Gi †ÿ‡Î wØZxq Subject wU †`‡L Tag Question Ki‡Z n‡e|

One _vK‡j pronoun Gi ¯’‡j one/they n‡e|

Many of us, all of us, either of us BZ¨vw` _vK‡j we n‡e|

Many of you, all of you, either of you BZ¨vw` _vK‡j you n‡e|
Many of them, all of them, either of them BZ¨vw` _vK‡j they n‡e|

Few, Little bv‡evaK n‡jI a few, a little nu¨v‡evaK n‡e|

Need not _vK‡j need w`‡q Tag Question Ki‡Z n‡e|

Need, needs, needed, need to, have to, has to, had to _vK‡j do/ does/ did w`‡q Tag Question Ki‡Z n‡e|

(No + Noun) _vK‡j Pronoun wU they n‡e|

The mother in her, the sister in her, the girl in her, the brother in him, the father in him, the beast in him _vK‡j
Pronoun wU it n‡e|

‡Kvb Subject G of _vK‡j of Gi c~‡e©i Ask †`‡L ePb wba©viY Ki‡Z n‡e|

cÖev` ev‡K¨i †ÿ‡Î Tag Question Gi mvaviY wbqg AbymiY Ki‡Z n‡e| hw` mvaviY wbq‡g Tag Question Kiv bv hvq, Z‡e isn’t it ev
is it n‡e|

Happy birthday, Thank you, Good morning, Good evening, Good afternoon, Good day, Good night, Good bye,
Farewell, Happy ----- day A_©vr wishing ev farewell eySv‡j don’t I n‡e|

The secretary and the chairman ----- plural;

The secretary and chairman ----- singular.

My father and me, You and me ------ BZ¨vw` _vK‡j we n‡e|

Your father and you, Hasan and you ----- BZ¨vw` _vK‡j you n‡e|
He and his friends ------ BZ¨vw` _vK‡j they n‡e|

Many a n‡jv singular wKš‘ a many n‡jv plural |

People, peasant, elite, cattle, police, audience, spectator, time and tide n‡jv plural|
Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Electronics, Innings, Ethics, Arabian Nights, Gulliver’s Travels,
News, Gallows, Trade and commerce, Honesty and truthfulness, Slow and steady, Bread and butter, din and
bustle, Time, Money, Distance n‡jv singular|
It is/was + Subject + who/which – GB structure G question _vK‡j Zv‡K simple sentence G cwiYZ K‡i tag
question Ki‡Z n‡e|
Interrogative sentence hw` who w`‡q ïiæ nq Z‡e Zv‡K Assertive sentence G cwiYZ K‡i tag question Ki‡Z
n‡e|
 Complex Sentence Gi cÖ_g Clause G think, see, say, know, believe, guess, hope, seem, agree, feel,
promise, mean, show BZ¨vw` Verb _vK‡j:

(i) cÖ_g evK¨vs‡k (Clause) G Subject wn‡m‡e I/We _vK‡j: 2q evK¨vsk Abymv‡i DËi em‡e|
Example:
I think you don't like potatoes, do you?
I believe you are coming to the airport, aren't you?
We think he doesn't know how to play tennis, does he?
We see that he has little knowledge about games and sports, has he?

(ii) cÖ_g evK¨vs‡k (Clause) G Subject wn‡m‡e I/We bv _vK‡j:

mvaviYZ 2q Clause Abymv‡i DËi e‡m| wKš‘ ev‡K¨ that _vK‡j 1g Clause Abymv‡i DËi em‡e|
Example: (Kabir Sir)
She thinks she will complete all the subjects before December, won't she?
Our deeds and actions show probably we will never depart, will we/shall we?
It seems your body is weak for hard work, isn't it?
Promise me that you will give up this bad habit soon, won't you?
Oliver said that he would meet the expense, didn't he?

Important Notes:
He’d = He would / He had eySvq| G‡¶‡Î c‡ii Verb Gi w`‡K †Lqvj ivL‡Z n‡e| c‡ii Verb hw` Present tense nq
Z‡e would e‡m Ges c‡ii Verb hw` Past participle nq Z‡e had e‡m|
Example: He’d done the work, hadn’t he?
He’d do the work, wouldn’t he?

ev‡K¨ ought to _vK‡j Dˇi ought e‡m| Dˇi to e‡m bv|

Example: We ought to love our country, oughtn't we?

ev‡K¨ used to _vK‡j Dˇi did e‡m| Dˇi to e‡m bv|

Example: I used to drink tea, didn't I?

ev‡K¨ had better _vK‡j Dˇi hadn't e‡m|

Example: You'd better go there, hadn't you?

ev‡K¨ would rather _vK‡j Dˇi wouldn't e‡m|

Example: You'd rather go, wouldn't you?

ev‡K¨ have been, has been, had been _vK‡j Dˇi h_vµ‡g have, has, had e‡m|
Example: I have been reading for two hours, haven't I?

Direct Narration _vK‡j: (Kabir Sir)

(K) k~Y¨¯’vb Invited Comma Gi evwn‡i _vK‡j:
"Courtesy costs nothing, but pays more"-all should know the maxim, shouldn't they?
(L) k~Y¨¯’vb Invited Comma Gi wfZ‡i _vK‡j:
He says to his friends, "Truthfulness is greater than any other virtue in a man's life, isn't it?"
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1. Watching television has become an addiction for many, --? 41. Television programs are not only educative but also
2. Numerous channels telecast a wide range of programs, -? informative, -----?
3. A widow lost her son, -? 42. Either he or his friends did the crime, ----------?
4. He put the book on the table, ------? 43. One needs one’s help, ----?
5. Men do not hesitate to cut down trees, -----? 44. Most of us are callous to work, -----?
6. Not all viewers joined it, -----? 45. All of our class went to enjoy the game, --------?
7. There should be no discrimination in the society, -----? 46. There is a little water in the pond, -----?
8. That is the postman, ----? 47. He need not go there, -----?
9. These are my pens, -----? 48. We need to co-operate one another, ----?
10. The child was crying for food, -----? 49. No man is free from error, ----?
11. Bangladesh has succeeded in removing illiteracy, -----? 50. The sister in her amused us all, ------?
12. The moon is shining brightly in the sky, ------? 51. The kindness of Mohsin attracted all the people, ----?
13. The summer is a hot season, -----? 52. The qualities of the man will enchant you, ---?
14. God has given us the ability to make the world beautiful, 53. Empty vessels sound much, -----------?
--? 54. What is lotted cannot be blotted, -----?
15. I am going to meet Mr. Jamal, -----? 55. Happy birthday to you, -----?
16. We’ll try to give our best effort, -----? 56. The chairman and secretary arrived in time, -----?
17. The dishonest can hardly realize the necessity of honesty, 57. The manager and the cashier took the responsibility, ----?
-? 58. Your mother and you will have to come in time, ----?
18. A better life seldom comes without hard labour, ---? 59. Many a man wastes valuable time, ------------?
19. Everybody respects freedom fighters, ------? 60. Time and tide wait for none, ---------?
20. Nobody knows when death comes, --------? 61. Trade and commerce depends on email service, ----?
21. Somebody has phoned me to come, ----? 62. It is I who am to blame, -----------?
22. None is free from error, ---? 63. Who does not love the country, -----?
23. Neither of the boys was involved in this work, ----? 64. Who cares, ----?
24. Nothing is impossible for him, ----? 65. I think she has no interest in it, -----?
25. Let’s plant more trees, ----------? 66. The boy said that he would accompany me, -----?
26. Let you and me go for a walk, -------? 67. Our actions indicate that probably we will never depart, -
27. Let the boys enjoy the show, ----? -?
28. The helpless have the rights to enjoy basic rights, ----? 68. We’d enjoyed the game most, --------?
29. Friends, show me your identity, ------? 69. The jury gave the same opinion, ------------?
30. Never eat more than one thing for luncheon, ----? 70. I told him, “You don’t like to go there, ---?”
31. Please forgive me, -------? 71. “I never count in that way,” he replied, ----?
32. How sweetly the cuckoo sings, -----?
33. What a pity, -----?
34. What a fool, -----?
35. Those who do not work hard cannot prosper, --------?
36. I will stay there until the strike breaks, -----?
37. Where he will go after examination is uncertain, ----?
38. That he is honest is known to all, ----?
39. If earthquake happens, nobody can stop it, ----?
40. Karim and not his brothers got the prize, --------?
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1. Telling lies is a great sin, -----------? 51. The girl as well as her classmates protested against such
2. A liar has to lead a miserable life, ------------? crime, -----------?
3. We shall go out for a walk. ------------? 52. Neither the headmaster nor the teachers could avoid the
4. I am waiting for her reply, ------------? matter, ------------------?
5. He’s done well in the exam, ------------? 53. One should do one’s duty, -------------?
6. I’d like to do it, -----------? 54. One can eat a dozen apple, --------------?
7. He used to tell lies, -------------? 55. All of us attended the meeting, -------?
8. We ought not disobey our parents, -----------? 56. Most of them were absent, ----------------?
9. Nice day, -------------? 57. Some of you could give the actual answer, -------------?
10. Muslim, --------? 58. He has little idea what will happen today, ------------?
11. That is a strange book, --------? 59. I have a few pencils, -------------?
12. These are the apples having good quality, --------------? 60. I need to see a doctor, -------------?
13. They read only to pass the examination, ------------? 61. He needs some help, ---------------?
14. I saw the programme on arsenic pollution on the ATN 62. They need not consult a doctor, ------------?
yesterday, -----------? 63. No man is immortal, ------------?
15. The wind blows gently in the spring, -------------? 64. No nation is free from unemployment problem, ------------
16. Fire burns, ------------? ?
17. The cattle are grazing on the bank of the haor, ------------? 65. The mother rose in her, --------------?
18. The baby is crying for food, ----------? 66. The kindness of Mohsin was great, -----------?
19. Bangladesh is our homeland, -------------? 67. The quality of the mangoes is excellent, ------------?
20. India is a neighbouring country Of Bangladesh, -----------? 68. Time and tide wait for none, ---------?
21. The moon shines at night, -------------? 69. No smoke, no fire, -----------?
22. Spring has knocked at the door of earth, ------------? 70. What is lotted cannot be blotted, ------------?
23. Peace regains her victories in the long run, --------------? 71. Happy birth day, -----------?
24. The Padma Express will leave the station at 8 am, ---------- 72. The secretary and the headmaster joined the meeting in
--------? time, -----------?
25. The God is second to none, ------------? 73. The programmer and designer of the product was
26. Barking dogs seldom bites, --------------? praised highly, ------------?
27. She has little idea about it, ---------------? 74. My father and me take a walk everyday, -----------?
28. Everybody respects freedom fighters, -------------? 75. Many a boy wastes valuable time, ------------?
29. None is free from error, -----------? 76. The police arrested the man, -----------?
30. Somebody has called you just now, -------------? 77. Economics seems easy to me, -----------------?
31. Neither of them was selected, ------------? 78. Trade and commerce fully depends on political situation,
32. Nothing is impossible in science, ----------------? --------------?
33. Everything has both positive and negative side, ------------- 79. Ten miles is a long way, --------------?
-? 80. It is man who pollutes the environment, ---------------?
34. Let’s go for a picnic, -----------? 81. Who cares, ------------?
35. Let me predict the possibilities, --------------? 82. Who does not love his country, --------?
36. Let you and me join the party, ---------------? 83. Whenever you get a chance, I think you should travel
37. The dishonest can hardly realize the necessity of honesty, some countries, -----------?
--------------? 84. Mr. Kamal says, “To err is human, --------?”
38. The educated should stand beside the distressed, ---------- 85. He said to me, “You talk also while working,” ----------------
--? -?
39. Please, lend me your car, -------------? 86. ‘He’ is a pronoun, -----------?
40. Shut the door, ------------? 87. We know nothing of what is known to Allah, ------------?
41. What a storm that was, -----------? 88. Our deeds and actions show that we will never depart, ---
42. How lovely to be going there, --------------? ---------?
43. If it rains, I will not come, ----------------? 89. Little monkeys have little tails, -----------?
44. Wait for me until I come back, -------------? 90. Only a few students made few mistakes, -------------?
45. What he told was true, ------------?
46. As soon as the teacher entered the classroom, the
students stood up, ------------?
47. What you need to be happy is contentment, ------------?
48. It is a good book and everybody likes it, ---------?
49. I lent him money but he did not give it back, ---------------?
50. The prime minster along with her members of the
cabinet appreciated the boy, -------------?
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1. That’ll be wonderful,-? 47. If they are educated, they will become conscious, -?
2. Our team will take part in the competition,? 48. Indeed, the importance of games and sports cannot
3. I am more or less happy, - ? be over-emphasized, -?
4. Birds of a same feather flock together, - ? 49. Each of us has our problems, -?
5. To err is human, -? 50. Lina and Luna help their mother, -?
6. Not a very good film, -? 51. Look, here he comes, -?
7. The Headmaster and Secretary said many thing, -? 52. The beauty of the nature presents in a moon lit night
8. Hope, you are well, -? cannot be described in words, -?
9. Good bye, -? 53. My father and I are happy, -?
10. All’s well that ends well, -? 54. No salt is allowed, -?
11. Your niece looks beautiful, -? 55. None but God can help us, -?
12. You’d better wait for the next train, -? 56. Robi never upset me, -?
13. The mother rose in her, -? 57. Rahim left no stone unturned, -?
14. The oldest of the men little thinks about death, -? 58. None is none under the sun, -?
15. We hope, he will make a good result, -? 59. The superior should be honoured, -?
16. You’d better go now, - ? 60. That money brings happiness is appreciated, -?
17. Sports are a popular form of entertainment, -? 61. The Headmaster and the Secretary came in time, -?
18. All that glitters is not gold, -? 62. The indigent should not be looked down upon, -?
19. Din and bustle of city life irritates everyone, - ? 63. The kid is crying, -?
20. Who cares, -? 64. There’s been an accident, -?
21. You never say what you are thinking, -? 65. The helpless should be helped, -?
22. That he is honest is known to all, -? 66. The book is rare now, -?
23. I think you are right, -? 67. The strong always oppress the weak, -?
24. Some of you can speak well, -? 68. That you have come here pleases us all, -?
25. The will of people prevails, -? 69. The kindness of Mohsin is known to all, -?
26. The visitor that he guided was not a man, -? 70. Even little insects fly here and there, -?
27. The jury gave different opinions, -? 71. The educated should be free from superstition, -?
28. A lie never lies hidden for long, -? 72. That’s the postman, -?
29. Where there is smoke, there is fire, -? 73. The unfed should be fed, -?
30. Friends, lend me your ears, -? 74. The post office needs postman who knows English, 75.
31. Anne’s got a bike, -? The sun having set, we reached home, -?
32. Asif read a story book, - ? 76. The nun leads a simple life, -?
33. Everybody thinks they’re different from everybody else, 77. Time and tide wait for none, -?
-? 78. No smoke, no fire, -?
34. Every cloud has a silver lining, -? 79. One should take care of one’s health, -?
35. Few politicians are honest, -? 80. Most of the ingredients they use are injurious to
36. Frankel cast his magic spell in the laboratory, -? health, -?
37. Government does not encourage everybody to go 81. My brother’s called me, -?
abroad, -? 82. Let’s hope it lasts, -?
38. He’d go there soon, -? 83. At the advent of winter many trees shed leaves, -?
39. He used to like you, -? 84. No other season is so different as winter is, -?
40. If you come, I shall go with you, -? 85. Nice day, -?
41. I’d have told him the matter if he had come to me, -? 86. The stars are quite clear and bright and yet it is
42. In wartime their services are more important and raining, -?
essential, -? 87. Where he will go tomorrow is completely unknown to
43. It is hoped that he will come in time, -? me, -?
44. It is the man who pollutes his environment, -? 88. Cultivating crops is not an easy job, -?
45. I need not any help from you, -? 89. Asif is too weak to walk, -?
46. I’d rather die than beg, -? 90. We know that the earth is round, -?
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Add tag questions to the following sentences.
1. (a) Either I or he must leave the place, -? 8. (a) Empty vessels sound much, -?
(b) No pains, no gains, -? (b) Many a man can do this, -?
(c) He has a few friends in Comilla,-? (c) I hope he is returning, -?
(d) When it was time for action, he did nothing,-? (d) Mother, let me play, -?
(e) None of you came here, -? (e) The leader as well as his workers may come, -?

2. (a) Jack’s on holiday, -? 9. (a) Someone is coming here, -?

(b) Thank you, -? (b) All of us attended the meeting, -?
(c) Rana as well as his brothers went there, -? (c) The boy in him pleased us all, -?
(d) One swallow does not make a summer, -? (d) Nobody knows what will happen next, -?
(e) Neither of you will tell, -? (e) It scarcely rains in winter, -?

3. (a) He and I supported you, -? 10. (a) What he says may be true, -?
(b) It’s hardly rained in winter, -? (b) The consumers need to change their attitude, -?
(c) Not only he but also I went there, -? (c) You never say what you are thinking, -?
(d) I’d a pen, -? (d) Each boy and each girl was awarded, -?
(e) He as well as I is poor, -? (e) Long live Bangladesh, -?

4. (a) It is I who am to blame, -? 11. (a) The widower must have made a mistake, -?
(b) Nothing but my pen writes well, -? (b) Strike the iron while it is hot, -?
(c) Who does not wish to be happy, -? (c) Make hay while the sun shines, -?
(d) Rahim and not his brothers work hard, -? (d) Hark (Listen)! How sweetly she sings! -?
(e) Nothing comes out of nothing, -? (e) The Creator is second to none, -?

5. (a) Nobody dared to do it, -? 12. (a) It is we who got our independence in 1971, -?
(b) Neither they nor he but are responsible for this, -? (b) Today is Friday, -?
(c) How fast good time flies, -? (c) The agenda included many serious issues, -?
(d) The girl possessed few pens, -? (d) The little girl knew a little of the matter, -?
(e) I know little about the matter, -? (e) The Titanic sank, -?

6. (a) The girl in her pleased us all, -? 13. (a) One lie begets hundred lies, -?
(b) Ripon and not his brothers got the prizes, -? (b) You and he did it, -?
(c) My friends and I hardly go there, -? (c) Either he or she has done this, -?
(d) Let you and me go for a walk, -? (d) Any of the pens will do, -?
(e) Happy birth day to you, -? (e) Had is a past of verb ‘Have’, -?

7. (a) A boy like you can do it, -?

(b) None of us was present in the meeting, -?
(c) The father rose in him, -?
(d) You is 2nd person, -?
(e) He as well as his brothers helped me, -?
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Add tag questions to the following sentences.
1.
: Jinia lives in Dhaka now, (a) -?
: Look at the address card, (b) -?
: This isn't her name, (c) -?
: But she must be staying here, (d) -?
: Let's phone, (e) -?
2.
: He needs to go to a psychiatrist, (a) -?
: I don't think so. There may be some reason for his forgetfulness. Let's discuss the matter, (b) -?
: I would if I had the time, (c) -? You know I'm very busy nowadays.
: Nothing is purposeless in your case, (d) -?
: But everybody must take1proper recreation, (e) -?
3.
: You want to be an engineer, (a) -?
: Yes, I do. But for that I have to get admission into an engineering university, (b) -?
: That's right. Your S.S.C. and H.S.C. results are outstanding, (c) -?
: But for admission the result of the admission test is more important.
: You're taking preparation for the admission test, (d) -?
: Yes, I am.
: So, don't worry about it, (e) -?
4.
(a) Birds are not the best of creations like man, - ? (b) But they do not pollute the environment, - ?
(c) It is man who pollutes the environment, -? (d) We should not pollute our environment, -?
(e) If we are educated, we will become conscious,-?
5.
(a) Everybody liked her, -? (b) Let's go to a doctor, -?
(c) Please attend the meeting, -? (d) Barking dogs seldom bite,- ?
(e) We have to eat vegetables, -?
6.
(a) Life is very uncertain on earth, -? (b) Nobody knows when death comes, - ?
(c) But we hardly realize this truth, -? (d) Our deeds and actions show probably we will never depart, - ?
(e) We must do the well-being of mankind, -?
7.
(a) You seem to be gloomy, -? (b) I think, something unpleasant happens to you, -?
(c) Nothing unexpected has happened in my life, -? (d) You always stay alone, -?
(e) It's not good for our mind and mentality, -?
8.
(a) I am ready for the next exercise, -? (b) He shouldn't drive so fast, - ?
(c) You speak English, -? (d) You don't like me, -?
(e) He is a good man, - ?

9.
(a) You don't have much time, -? (b) Yes, I'm busy. You'll not talk too much, -?
(c) I need to know about the way to Sonapur. I think you will help me, -?
(d) Of course, I will. You're coming from Dhaka,- ? (e) Right you are. I have the right to get your help, -?
10.
: Let's go and see a movie tonight, (a) -?
: That sounds great. We can eat something before the movie, (b) -?
: What can we eat? A light snack will do, (c) -?
: Of course, but what type of movie shall we see tonight?
: Everybody likes a movie with a lot of action, (d) -?
: It's true. But humorous movies are more interesting, (e)
11.
(a) Anyone is allowed to come, -? (b) Every mother loves her child, -?
(c) Karim needs a pen,-? (d) Fire bums, -?
(e) Allah alone can help us, -?
12.
(a) Time and tide wait for none, -? (b) But many of us waste our time, -?
(c) None could prosper in life without utilizing time properly, ? (d) Everybody should realise this truth, ?
(e) Let's make the best use of time, ?
13.
(a) Nothing changed so far, -? (b) Everyone welcomed us,
(c) We ought not to do this, -? (d) Let us help them, -?
(e) Willes Young played very well, -?
14.
(a) Nobody knows, ? (b) The English alphabet doesn't have 40 letters, --?
(c) Let's go swimming,-? (d) Nobody asked for me, - ?
(e) You used to work here, - ?
15.
(a) They are not doing well, -? (b) I think so. But they will do better, -?
(c) It's impossible, -? (d) You cannot be sure, -?
(e) Their performance shows it, -?
16.
(a) Trees are our best friends, -? (b) They help us in many ways,-?
(c) But many men do not realise the importance of trees,-?
(d) The country will change into a desert without trees,-? (e) So, we should plant more trees, -?
17.
: He won't mind if I use his phone, (a) -?
: No, of course he won't. Go and request him, (b) -?
: But he doesn't look friendly, (c) -?
: Of course he does. You once borrowed his bicycle, (d) -?
: Yes, I did.
: He didn't refuse you at that time, (e) -?
: No, he didn't.
18.
(a) I'd meet you, -? (b) Adnan seldom comes here, -?
(c) Let's discuss the problem with the authority, -? (d) Open the window, -?
(e) There are many problems in our college, -?
19.
(a) Trees are our best friends, -? (b) They give us oxygen, -?
(c) Everybody knows it, -? (d) Yet man does not hesitate to cut down trees, -?
(e) We should preserve our forests, -?
20.
(a) Rita as well as her friends was present, -? (b) The sinking of the women was tragic, -?
(c) One needs to study hard to do well in the exam, -? (d) Let me write a few lines about moonlit night, -?
(e) Everybody of our mess takes a walk in the morning, -?
21.
Let us have a picnic, (a) ? I don't feel fine today, (b) ?
Let me be alone, (c) -? I shall enjoy your company another day, (d) ?
Please, excuse me for today, (e) ?
22.
(a) Rana dare speak the truth, ? (b) Rana as well as his friends enjoyed the film, -?
(c) He'd break it, ? (d) The police arrested the thief, ?
(e) Let's do it, ?
23.
: Look, the sky is cloudy (a) ?
: Oh, yes. But father hasn't come yet, (b) -?
: No, he said that he'd come to six, (c) ?
: Well, it's 6:30. He's already started for home, (d) ?
: That's right. If it rains, he'll get wet, (e) ?
24.
(a) We believe that everyone can do what others have done, -?
(b) Let's build our country prosperously, -?
(c) We had better use our resources, -?
(d) Nobody can change his/her condition without efforts, ?
(e) He need not rely on others, -?
25.
(a) Everybody should go there, ?
(b) Please, do the work, ?
(c) None of us can do this, ?
(d) Let's try to do this, ?
(e) He will come today, ?
 Tag Question
Add tag questions to the following sentences.
1.
(a) Flood occurs if rainfall becomes excessive, ---?
(b) It can lead to landslides and mudflows, -?
(c) Rivers in this season become full and leave their banks --?
(d) They submerge what is there on each side of the banks, -?
(e) The suffering of the poor people lying there knows no bounds, -?
2.
(a) We know the proverb as dead as dodo, -?
(b) Right, it is one of the birds which are now extinct, -?
(c) Yes, it is. The Portuguese explorers saw it first in Mauritius, -?
(d) But you can hardly see any dodo in the world now, -?
(e) You are right. You will see only some of dodo paintings in Oxford Museum, -?
3.
(a) Mina is having a birthday party in the afternoon--?
(b) Yes, she is. She's been busy cleaning and dusting the drawing room, -?
(c) Yesterday her father bought her a lovely dress, -?
(d) And her mother wants to give her a pleasant surprise, -?
(e) Certainly, let's buy a nice gift for her, -?
4.
(a) Man is fond of turning back to the past, -?
(b) The present may be good, -?
(c) But everybody hardly forgets the golden past,-?
(d) Nothing is more pleasant to him than the memories of childhood,-?
(e) The memories of childhood haven't displeased us at all, -?
5.
(a) The creation is second to none, -?
(b) The Jury gave its verdict today, -?
(c) What he says, may be true, -?
(d) One should take care of one's health, -?
(e) Who dares to disobey the law, -?
6.
(a) Grameen Bank provides loan to the poor,-?
(b) Don't waste time, -?
(c) Honesty costs nothing, -?
(d) Everybody knows about the fire accident, -?
(e) Nobody trusted him, -?
7.
(a) He has lost everything, what a pity, -?
(b) My sister shut the door, -?
(c) The colour of the shirts seldom charms me, -?
(d) Kindly do him a favour, -?
(e) None is happy in the team, -?
8.
(a) None can do this, -?
(b) Let's discuss the matter, -?
(c) I help my brother, -?
(d) Kindly do me favour, -?
(e) I have never seen him, -?
9.
(a) Rafiq has little knowledge about games and sports, -?
(b) But he can develop it if he reads sports journal,-?
(c) I think he had no interest in it,-?
(d) Let's talk to him -?
(e) Indeed we need to engage sports for our benefit, -?
10.
(a) The boy who came here is my friend, -?
(b) He and I did our best, -?
(c) Nobody read the book, -?
(d) You have few friends, -?
(e) You won't do it, -?
11.
(a) The marriage ceremony of my sister is going to be held tomorrow -?
(b) Yes, my parents want you to join the occasion, -?
(c) Everybody of my family is eagerly waiting for you, --?
(d) Please carry your camera with you, -?
(e) Thank you very much, -?
12.
(a) I may come in, sir-?
(b) Yes, come in-?
(c) You seem to be very sick, -?
(d) You need leave-?
(e) Yes, sir. Go now and come to school after your recovery -?
13.
(a) Studying in this school has a great facility, -?
(b) There are many brilliant students,-?
(c) Its environment is peaceful, -?
(d) Anyone can study here attentively, -?
(e) Let us try to get admitted into this school, -?
14.
(a) Money is a must for life,-'?
(b) One can do almost nothing without it, -?
(c) But money can hardly bring happiness-?
(d) What you need most to be happy is contentment---?
(e) That's why, few people lead a happy life-?
15.
(a) Mina needs to study a lot, -?
(b) Let them discuss the matter, -?
(c) He put the book on the table, -?
(d) Nobody can deny death, -?
(e) Neither of them could do the work, -?
16.
(a.) Sumon has the habit of telling lies. His mother knows it. She then said to him, "A lie never lies hidden for long, -
?”
(b) Where there is smoke, there is fire, -?
(c) Mita is a good student. But she could not participate in the last exam because of illness. Then her father told her,
"Don't feel Tension about your exam, -?”
(d) A lot of people were gathering in the road. An accident took place there -?
(e) All know about her honesty. One day her teacher said to her, "Everyone can shine in life with honesty,” -?
17.
:Abdur Rahman grows vegetables, -?
:Yes, but his father told him to grow vegetables and paddy, --'?
:How is he doing?
:Very well. He is earning much by selling them,-?
:How much land does he have?
:A few acres. He will buy more lands,-?
:Now he can easily maintain his family, -?
18.
(a) To make a good result in the examination you cannot write the same thing as most students write, -?
(b) The examiners get bored when they find almost the same answers in all scripts, -?
(c) If you were an examiner, you would do the same, -?
(d) You are right. But what can I do now? Try to understand what you read, make your own notes and revise them
frequently, -?
(e) Do you have any other advice? You have to have a fairly good command over the language, -? Of course
19.
(a) You need to prepare very well for the exam, ---?
(b) Sure, to do so we must study regularly, -?
(c) Certainly, but we do not follow the rule at all, --?
(d) No, we do not, and when the examination approaches, there is no way but start cramming, --?
(e) That's exactly, what I do. You should not do that, --?
20.
(a) What he says, may be true, -?
(b) The mother rose in her, -?
(c) That she is beautiful is known to all, -?
(d) Who dares to disobey the law, -?
(e) The brave deserve the fair, -?