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Latest post Fri, Feb 11 2005 6:05 AM by hanuman_2000. 1 replies.
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hanuman_2000  +  73367 Fri, 11 Feb 05 06:05 AM
Sir,

1.I am working, am I not?

2.I am working, aren't I?

Which one is correct?

Why the last part the sentence "aren't" is called "tag question"?



Thanks.
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just the truth  +  73369 Fri, 11 Feb 05 07:43 AM
Both are correct, Hanuman.

Like a small tag added to a piece of clothing, tag questions are like mini questions. They aren't full questions in the sense of seeking new info, rather they [normally only seek affirmation of info that is already shared in some sense.

It's a nice day, isn't it?, would be used when both parties are within the same weather zone. The info doesn't require outside confirmation.
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