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tag question

Post by hanuman_2000 »

Hello,

1.Open the door.


I have to attach a question tag with #1.

A. Open the door, will you?

B. Open the door, won't you?
C.B. Open the door, will you not?

Are (A,B,C) correct?

Thanks.
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Re: tag question

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A is normal/standard.
B indicates irritation and C is archaic.
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