Tag/Declarative/Indirect Questions
- This is a good location for a store, isn’t it?
(A) They’re not over there, either.
(B) I don’t like it, to be honest.
(C) It’s located by the printer. - We’re closing the store early to do inventory.
(A) Really? I didn’t hear anything.
(B) Are they back in stock?
(C) I’m in the shoe department. - This job application was faxed to Human Resources, wasn’t it?
(A) I fixed it yesterday.
(B) I’m doing that now.
(C) I have a receipt. - Jenny requested some office supplies, didn’t she?
(A) She’s not here right now.
(B) We need a new supplier.
(C) Yes, just last week. - Is there any chance you could send me the draft of the news article?
(A) Yes, this morning.
(B) I heard that yesterday.
(C) Sure, give me a few minutes. - This invoice includes the insurance, doesn’t it?
(A) Sure, I’ll apply next week.
(B) Yes, everything’s included.
(C) OK, enter this information. - I was wondering if I should arrange your next business trip.
(A) I would appreciate that.
(B) I’ll be there in a moment.
(C) I almost tripped over it. - Let’s ask Sally to look over our presentation.
(A) Just a few minutes.
(B) She won’t be coming.
(C) She’s in a meeting right now. - We need to submit the papers today, don’t we?
(A) Sorry, I’ve run out of paper.
(B) Yes, today is the deadline.
(C) Actually, it’s my submission. - You know we have to work tonight, don’t you?
(A) He works the night shift.
(B) I guess it can’t be helped.
(C) I haven’t sent any faxes. - Don’t you think she looks exhausted?
(A) She certainly does.
(B) She’s always late.
(C) I showed it to her. - This meal comes with a beverage, doesn’t it?
(A) Yes, all for $12.
(B) No, I’m not thirsty.
(C) She’ll be coming soon. - Do you know if the trip to the technology expo has been approved?
(A) I’m not good with computers.
(B) I got Ms. Jones’s signature.
(C) The Laurel Conference Center. - I’m not late for the presentation, am I?
(A) Don’t worry, he’ll be here.
(B) Really? I didn’t notice it.
(C) No, it starts in a few minutes. - Does anyone know why we changed vendors?
(A) She’s here right now.
(B) In the vending machine.
(C) Their prices went up. - I would like to unsubscribe from your monthly news service.
(A) No, about two weeks.
(B) Yes, check your inbox.
(C) OK, I’ll process that right now. - You do know how to operate this device, don’t you?
(A) I have many interests, too.
(B) It’s a minor operation.
(C) Yes, I read the directions. - We’d like you to submit your work to the exhibition.
(A) I’d be honored.
(B) Two more exhibits.
(C) I can’t work that day. - I thought the speech was very inspiring.
(A) Over forty minutes.
(B) I couldn’t agree more.
(C) That was my inspiration. - When do you think this building was constructed?
(A) It’s around the corner.
(B) He’s in a meeting now.
(C) I’ll ask John if he knows. - The attendees begin arriving tomorrow, right?
(A) No, the day after.
(B) Yes, you must attend.
(C) Great, I’ll borrow one. - I’m thinking of joining a professional society.
(A) It’s a good idea to become a professor.
(B) I believe that’s the same one, though.
(C) That could be a good career move for you. - The show begins in twenty minutes.
(A) Should we take a taxi?
(B) I’ve never heard of it.
(C) It’s my first one. - Pierre and Gisele attended the seminar, didn’t they?
(A) They’ll arrive this morning.
(B) Then seat them on the left.
(C) Of course, they were there. - I was wondering if you would like to go to the movies tonight.
(A) I think it is, too.
(B) That’s a great idea.
(C) It’s at the theater.
