Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I am going to get an email with more details, __________ I?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. aren’t.
Context: The sentence requires a question tag. Question tags are formed using the auxiliary verb + subject, and they are negative if the main sentence is positive.
Meaning of the words:
Aren’t: Negative form of “are,” correct as the idiomatic question tag for “I am.”
Don’t: Negative form of “do,” does not match the main verb “am going.”
Can: Expresses ability, unsuitable in a question tag.
Won’t: Negative form of “will,” not used with “am going” in a question tag.
Correct word: Aren’t
Reason: The main sentence is “I am going to get an email,” which is positive. The conventional question tag for “I am…” is “aren’t I?” to ask for confirmation.
Final Sentence: I am going to get an email with more details, aren’t I?
Hence, the chosen option is correct.