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he works at the theatre, didn't he vs he works at the theatre doesn't he

The correct phrase to use is "He works at the theatre, doesn't he?" This structure is used in English to form tag questions, where a statement is followed by a short question that seeks confirmation or agreement.
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This phrase is incorrect. The auxiliary verb 'did' is not used in the tag question form here.

"he works at the theatre, didn't he"

The correct form is to use the auxiliary verb 'does' in the tag question, as in 'he works at the theatre, doesn't he?'

Alternatives:

  • he works at the theatre, doesn't he?

This phrase is incorrect. It is missing the auxiliary verb 'does' in the tag question form.

"he works at the theatre doesn't he"

The correct form is to use the auxiliary verb 'does' in the tag question, as in 'he works at the theatre, doesn't he?'

Alternatives:

  • he works at the theatre, doesn't he?

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