Definitions for tag question
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
tag′ ques`tion(n.)
a short interrogative structure appended to a statement or command, often inviting confirmation or assent, as isn't it in
It's raining, isn't it?
Category: Grammar
Origin of tag question:
1960–65
Wiktionary
tag question(Noun)
A question inviting the listener to indicate agreement, formed by adding a u201Ctagu201D word or expression to a statement. For example u201CYou love me, donu2019t you?u201D.
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