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 Short Answers




QuestionAffirmativeNegative
Do we know him?Yes, we do.No, we don't.
Can she see me?Yes, she can.No, she can't.
Have they read the book?Yes, they have.No, they haven't.
Is he hungry?Yes, he is.No, he isn't.

Saying Yes, I do. / No, I dont in English is more polite than just saying Yes. / No. Thats why short answers are very commonly used.

To form the short answer, you use the first word from the question. 

Use the long form (he does) in affirmative answers (yes).

Use the short form (he doesnt) in negative answers (no).


https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/short-answers

https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/grammar/short_answers.htm

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