Question

Use the correct question tag. He hardly speaks to strangers, ________?

• A. does he
• B. doesn't he
• C. won't he
• D. wouldn't he

Answer 1

Answer:

A. does he

The word hardly has a negative meaning (almost not). Although it is not grammatically negative, it makes the statement negative in meaning.

Rule:

• If the statement is negative, the question tag is positive.

• If the statement is positive, the question tag is negative.

Here:

• He hardly speaks to strangers = Negative meaning

• Main verb = speaks (Simple Present)

• Auxiliary for the tag = does

So the correct tag is:

does he?