Identification of Incorrect Question Tag

XAT 2021 · Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning · Easy · Grammar

Which of the following sentences uses a WRONG tag-question?

  1. A.

    He has few reasons for saying no to the match, has he?

  2. B.

    You like to play, don't you?

  3. C.

    There's little point in doing anything about the match, is there?

  4. D.

    Moreover, he plays well, isn't it?

  5. E.

    Nobody has called for you, have they?

Answer

D

Explanation

In sentence D, "he plays well" requires the question tag "doesn't he?" rather than "isn't it?". Thus, option D is incorrect.

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