http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-questions-tag.htm Same-way question tags Although the basic structure of tag questions is positive-negative or negative-positive, it is sometime possible to use a positive-positive or

Tone or intonation 1 Depending on the intonation/tone you take, this word could either mean something positive or negative. Thanks

Both sentences are grammatical. The first one is actually not really a question unless the speaker's intonation rises towards the end. Without the right intonation the sentence is just negative and is usually written without a question mark:

Anon: You tend to write very complex sentences that contain many different ideas. It is more powerful to express yourself in shorter single-purpose sentences with well-chosen words. I have made some suggestions for your consideration. Dear

In most conversations, when the speaker is being sarcastic, it will be very clear. The first case, "This is really delicious food," would most likely be said when the food in question is very obviously NOT good. In a lot of cases, this

Hi, I've found a couple of threads about positive statement + positive question tag. Maybe you'll find them helpful. http://www.englishforums.com/English/AffirmativeAffirmativeQuestion/zldvg/post.htm#472598 (this also deals with

Victorycountry wrote: Hi, Does 'suppose' has a bit negative meaning? The following example is from a English learners book, Tim: Are you ready to go? Jane: I suppose so ( meaning = I don't want to go but I supppose that I am ready

CalifJim wrote: Here's my take (exaggerated for illustrative purposes): Don't you have some books for me? is a reminder. It can be said with eagerness. You are supposed to have some books for me. You said you had some books for me, but

Aaaargh! Is it really so different in English? I'm going to go crazy if I have to be careful of this difference too. I've never paid attention to this. GG wrote: >>You are assuming that what you want will be given to you, not politely

Kooyeen wrote: What is it that you don't understand, Simi? "I don't have no money" can mean "I have no money = I don't have any money". This is the usual and common meaning of a double negative, the usual meaning of the double negatives you hear