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Yes / No answers

Explanation Short yes / no anwsers

In English it isn't polite to answer with yes or no.

You should answer with a short sentence.

for example "Yes you should"

> Has Richard told you what to do?

< Yes, he has. / No, he hasn’t.

> Am I next?

< Yes, you are. / No, you’re not.

> Would you like to go skating? 

< Yes, I would. / No, I wouldn’t.

> Did they have a nice holiday?

< Yes, they did. / No, they didn’t.

Can I bring a friend after school?

1. Yes you can.
2. Yes you musn’t
3. Yes you should
4. Yes you must

Would they go running if they had the time?

1. No, they wouldn’t.
2. No, they would.
3. No, they shouldn't
4. No, they musn't

Must we wait at the park?

1. No, we don’t have to.
2. No, we can't.
3. Yes, we should.

Weren’t you at the station this morning?

1. No I shouldn't .
2. No, I wasn’t
3. Yes i can.

Did your mother ask for me?

1. Yes she should.
2. No she hasn’t
3. Yes, she did.

Mustn’t you take off your shoes in here.

1. No, you must.
2. No you haven’t.
3. Yes, you have to.
4. Yes, you musn't