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Tag question

Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2013 3:44 pm
by Rustamsher
The new staff members are sadly lacking experience, ...?

(a) are they
(b) aren't they

Which version is correct?

Re: Tag question

Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 5:56 am
by Alan
Both possible, but only the second indicates that the speaker is simply seeking confirmation of something already considered true.