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QUESTION TAGS from statements with let us (lets) consider the following example: Lets go to the lake. the above statement implies: 1. suggestion 2. the speaker is included. Its tag does not follow the usual pattern as seen in previous lessons. Thus, the usual tag is...shall we?...and therefore irregular. more examples: Lets get out of here, shall we? Lets not make noise, shal we? Let us pray, shall we? IMPERATIVES IMPERATIVES are commands or authoritative statements that order someone to do smth. eg; Get out! Come here! positive impeartives go with negative tags, while negative imperatives go with positive tags. >>>>however, in some instances, this rule might not apply...the tags may be treated as irregular ie; positive imperative may go wih a positive tags...and its correct
Posted on: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:26:30 +0000

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