Multiple choice softskills leadership

Mom: It's after 8pm. Lights out! You _____ be fast asleep by now, _______ you?

  1. shouldn't / should

  2. should / shouldn't

  3. should / should

  4. shouldn't / shouldn't

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The first blank needs 'should' for expectation. The question tag must be negative ('shouldn't you?') because the main clause is positive. Question tags always use the opposite polarity of the main statement.