Yes, I do (I like tea)
No, I don’t (I don’t like tea)
(b) Did sue call?
Yes, she did (sue called)
No, she didn’t (sue didn’t call)
(c) Have you met Ali?
Yes, I have (I have met Al)
No, I haven't ( I haven't met Al)
(d) Is it raining?
Yed, it is (It's raining)
No, it isn't (it isn't raining)
(e) Will Rob be here?
Yes, he will (rob will be here)
No, he won't (Rob won't be here)
A yes/no question is a question that can be answered by yes or no.
In affirmative short answer (yes), a helping verb is not contracted with the subject,
In (c): Incorrect : yes i've
In (d): Incorrect: yes, it's
In (e): Incorrect: yes, he'll
The spoken emphasis in a short answer is on the verb.
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