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"The shoe is on the other foot now, IS IT?"



 
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"The shoe is on the other foot now, IS IT?" Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:58 pm  "The shoe is on the other foot now, IS IT?"
 

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John:My roommate got angry at me for snorting.
Mary:So, the shoe is on the other foot now, is it?

I'm curious, why do you think Mary chose "is it" as a tag question, instead of "isn't it"?
When do you use "is it" as a tag question in a declarative (opposite of "negative sentence") sentence?
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"The shoe is on the other foot now, IS IT?" Tue Aug 14, 2007 13:28 pm  "The shoe is on the other foot now, IS IT?"
 

Hi,

Interesting question. The usual form as you indicate, is negative statement followed by positive tag and vice versa. That's used when you are seeking reassurance for what you say in your statement. But when you have positive statement followed by positive tag, what you are being is slightly sarcastic or you are expressing surprise as in: The shoe is on the other foot, is it - Oh now ! understand, now I see!

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"The shoe is on the other foot now, IS IT?" Tue Aug 14, 2007 13:32 pm  "The shoe is on the other foot now, IS IT?"
 

Thanks a lot for your detailed answer! I understand it now!
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