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Katiapulko
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Hello, everybody. Recently I �ve come across the sentence requiring the proper question tag, but I �m not sure which one should be used there. So, please help. Here �s the sentence:
That �s the new manager, .....? - Yes, that �s him.
Should we say "isn �t it" or "isn �t he"?
Thanks a lot in advance.
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27 Nov 2013
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Ahmed B
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we say "isn �t he?" because "that" is just a demonstrative pronoun that introduces the manager. Good luck!
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27 Nov 2013
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cunliffe
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He �s the new manager, isn �t he?
That �s the new manager, isn �t it? |
27 Nov 2013
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MoodyMoody
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Technically, Lynne is correct, but many people will use the pronouns he or she to refer to people. It �s okay to use "isn �t he" or "isn �t she" in this context, at least here in the States. |
27 Nov 2013
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ueslteacher
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I agree with Lynne - isn �t it? is the correct tag.
P.S. Hi Katia, long time no see 
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27 Nov 2013
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Katiapulko
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Thank you, all. Personally I thought that both options could be used. But those are tests and only one option is possible. So, delving into every detail I think I should set my choice on isn �t it.
P.S. Hi, Sophia. I �m glad you �ve responded. It �s been ages since we talked  . |
27 Nov 2013
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Jayho
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That �s interesting MM - that is not used where I am. We go with what Lynne said. Cheers Jayho |
27 Nov 2013
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SassieJassie
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Or you can change the sentence to make it less confusing.
Isn �t he the new manager? |
28 Nov 2013
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Katiapulko
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By the way, today the official answers from the Ministry of Education have come and they give isn �t he as the correct option. But still, I think both are correct.
The same as in the sentence I believe phones can/will change the way we live. both could be used, am I right? In the answers will is marked asthe correct variant. |
28 Nov 2013
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