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When do question tags indicate irritation?



 
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When do question tags indicate irritation? #1 (permalink) Mon Jul 11, 2005 18:16 pm   When do question tags indicate irritation?
 

Hello All,

About the question
Sarah: 'I've torn up your homework essay!'
Paul: 'That's nice, isn't it?'

Could the answer be 'You have, have you ?'
:?
Thanks in advance

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Tag #2 (permalink) Mon Jul 11, 2005 18:19 pm   Tag
 

Yes, you can say that but in that case it's matter of fact and shows no irritation. The other one That's nice .... indicates irritation and sarcasm.
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