Question Tags Questions
In cognitive linguistics, tag questions refer to a grammatical structure used to seek confirmation or clarification from the listener. They consist of a declarative statement followed by a question tag, which is a short question that is added at the end of the statement. The question tag typically has an opposite polarity to the statement, meaning that if the statement is positive, the tag will be negative, and vice versa. Tag questions serve various functions, such as expressing politeness, seeking agreement, or checking information. They also reflect the speaker's attitude or uncertainty towards the statement being made.