JAMB - English Language (2001 - No. 62)
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
He does not seem to know how to solve the problem ...... ?
does not he
does he not
does he
doesn't he
Forklaring
The sentence should read:
"He does not seem to know how to solve the problem, does he?"
"Does he" forms the correct question tag for a negative statement ("He does not seem to..."), where we use a positive tag after a negative statement for contrast or confirmation.