A tag question is a short question that is added to the end of a statement.

It is used to check
the listener’s agreement, to ask for confirmation, or to express the speaker’s own
uncertainty.

Rules for forming tag questions:

The tag question has the opposite polarity of the main statement.
The auxiliary verb in the tag question is the same as the main verb in the statement.
The subject pronoun in the tag question agrees with the subject of the main statement.
Examples:

Statement: It’s a nice day, isn’t it?

Statement: You’re not going, are you?
Statement: They’ve already finished, haven’t they?
Intonation:

Tag questions are usually spoken with a rising intonation, even when they are negative.

Functions of tag questions:

Checking agreement: Tag questions can be used to check whether the listener agrees with
the speaker. For example:
Speaker: It’s a nice day, isn’t it?
Listener: Yes, it is.

Asking for confirmation: Tag questions can be used to ask for confirmation of something.
For example:
Speaker: You’re not going, are you?
Listener: No, I’m not.
Expressing uncertainty: Tag questions can be used to express the speaker’s own uncertainty.
For example:
Speaker: They’ve already finished, haven’t they?
Listener: I’m not sure.

Tag questions in conversation:

Tag questions are a common feature of spoken English. They are used to make conversation
more natural and to involve the listener.

Here are some additional examples of tag questions in conversation:

Speaker: I’m really tired, aren’t I?

Listener: You look it.

Speaker: I think I’m going to go to bed early, aren’t I?

Listener: That’s a good idea.

Speaker: You’re not coming with us, are you?

Listener: No, I’m afraid not.

Speaker: That’s a shame. We’ll miss you.

Speaker: They’ve been married for a long time, haven’t they?

Listener: Yes, they have. They’re a very happy couple.

Tag questions can be a useful way to add interest and variety to your conversation. They
can also help to build rapport with the listener.