Grammar: Tag Questions, Negative Questions, Be Able To & Suggestions

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Lesson idea

Confirm information with tag questions and negative questions, describe abilities with be able to, and make suggestions with should, can, could, why don't and let's.

Key points

• Affirmative statement → negative tag: It's cheap, isn't it? You like tea, don't you?
• Negative statement → affirmative tag: He can't swim, can he? They didn't come, did they?
• I am → aren't I? Let's… → shall we?
• be able to (all tenses): I was able to fix it. I will be able to come.
• Suggestions: Why don't we go? / Let's go. / We could go. / You should go.

Vocabulary

Lesson questions (12)

1. This lamp is a good deal, ____?
   Answer: isn't it
2. You don't need this old chair, ____?
   Answer: do you
3. Sara can speak French, ____?
   Answer: can't she
4. They went to the garage sale yesterday, ____?
   Answer: didn't they
5. He hasn't finished his homework, ____?
   Answer: has he
6. I'm late, ____?
   Answer: aren't I
7. "____ you tired?" – "Yes, I am a little." (expecting yes)
   Answer: Aren't
8. Last year, I ____ able to swim, but now I can.
   Answer: wasn't
9. After the training, you will ____ able to fix computers.
   Answer: be
10. "I'm bored." – "____ we go to the park?"
    Answer: Why don't
11. "____ go to the beach this weekend." – "Great idea!"
    Answer: Let's
12. You look tired. You ____ get some rest.
    Answer: should

More lessons in Unit 7: It's a Good Deal, Isn't It?

• Unit 7 Vocabulary: Household Items & Garage Sales
• Reading & Real Talk: You Look Just Like Me!
• Unit 7 Test