5-Minute English

The Standard Rule for Negative Clauses When the main clause is negative, the question tag must be positive. This is the natural “mirror” of Chapter 1. • Statement: She isn’t ready. • Auxiliary: is • Tag: is she? • Full sentence: She isn’t ready, is she? This is one of the most powerful fluency markers....Continue reading→

Explore the quirks of English question tags, from irregular forms like 'aren’t I?' to special rules for 'let’s', imperatives, and phrases like 'have to' and 'used to'. Learn why native speakers favor certain tags, and discover tips to sound more fluent.Continue reading→

English uses special rules for pronouns like this, that, everyone, and nothing in question tags. Getting these rules wrong is a common sign of a non-native speaker. Once you learn the system, however, it is very consistent and easy to apply. This lesson covers the key mapping rules for these special subjects. Mastering these rules...Continue reading→