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They are not here, are they?
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Narrator
They are not here, are they?
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Confirming Absence
They aren't here, are they? I thought they would be.
Expressing Surprise
They're not here, are they? I'm surprised!
Seeking Confirmation
They are not here, are they? Can you confirm?
Checking Understanding
So, you're saying they are not here, are they?
Rephrased versions
Formal
Their absence is confirmed, is it not?
Casual
They aren't around, right?
Simpler English
They're not here, right?
Phrases to learn
are they?
A tag question seeking confirmation.
not here
Absent from this location.