Use of "n'est-ce pas"

H. A.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

In answer to this question...

"Marie vient demain" Now turn this sentence into a question, using "n'est-ce pas"
... I answered "N'est-ce pas que Marie vient demain?

Why is this wrong? I admit it seems clunky (overly formal?).

Asked 10 hours ago

Shelley H.B2Kwiziq community member

I think it should be at the end of the sentence, i.e., "Marie va venir demain, n'est-ce-pas?"

Like07 hours ago

H. A.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Maybe it could be "N'est-il pas que Marie vient demain?"

Like05 hours ago

H. A. asked:

In answer to this question...

"Marie vient demain" Now turn this sentence into a question, using "n'est-ce pas"
... I answered "N'est-ce pas que Marie vient demain?

Why is this wrong? I admit it seems clunky (overly formal?).

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