Short answers

Short answers | Englisch Grammatik

Here are examples of simple questions with short answers that I use with my students as practice material. 
​These are simple short questions with typical short answers.
These are typical in English. It would be normal to answer number 1 as follows,
"Yes, I do. Stracciatella is my favourite. I eat it every time I go to the ice-parlour!"

1. Present Simple:
   • Do you like ice cream?
     • Yes, I do.
   • Does he play soccer?
     • No, he doesn't.
2. Present Continuous:
   • Are you eating lunch?
     • Yes, I am.
   • Is she watching TV?
     • No, she isn't.
3. Present Perfect:
   • Have you finished your homework?
     • Yes, I have.
   • Has he visited Paris?
     • No, he hasn't.
4. Past Simple:
   • Did you go to the party?
     • Yes, I did.
   • Did they study for the test?
     • No, they didn't.
5. Past Continuous:
   • Were you sleeping when I called?
     • Yes, I was.
   • Was she working late last night?
     • No, she wasn't.
6. Future Simple:
   • Will you help me with this?
     • Yes, I will.
   • Will they come to the concert?
     • No, they won't.
7. Modal Verbs:
   1. Would you like to go to the cinema? (this is a polite request and thus "No, I wouldn't" is too direct and thus impolite).
      1. No, thank you.  (No, I wouldn't can be used but is very direct and therefore impolite in this case. However, there may be occasions where this fits)
   2. ​Would you like to go to Paris?
      1. Yes, I would.
   3. Can you swim?
      1. Yes, I can.
   4. Can you Speek French?
      1. No, I can't.
   5. Should I call you later?
      1. No, you shouldn't.
   6. Should I tell her?
      1. ​Yes, you should.
8. Present Perfect Continuous:
   • Have you been studying all day?
     • Yes, I have.
   • Has she been waiting long?
     • No, she hasn't.
9. Past Perfect:
   • Had you finished your chores before dinner?
     • Yes, I had.
   • Had they left when you arrived?
     • No, they hadn't.
10. Future Continuous:
    • Will you be working tomorrow?
      • Yes, I will.
    • Will she be coming to the party?
      • No, she won't.
11. Future Perfect:
    • Will you have completed the project by next week?
      • Yes, I will.
    • Will they have left by the time we arrive?
      • No, they won't.
12. Present Simple:
    • Do you like sushi?
      • Yes, I do.
    • Does she speak French?
      • No, she doesn't.
13. Present Continuous:
    • Are you listening to music?
      • Yes, I am.
    • Is he working on his assignment?
      • No, he isn't.
14. Present Perfect:
    • Have you ever been to Japan?
      • Yes, I have.
    • Has she finished her book yet?
      • No, she hasn't.
15. Past Simple:
    • Did you watch the game last night?
      • Yes, I did.
    • Did they visit the museum?
      • No, they didn't.
16. Past Continuous:
    • Were you sleeping when I called?
      • Yes, I was.
    • Was he studying when you saw him?
      • No, he wasn't.
17. Future Simple:
    • Will you come to the party?
      • Yes, I will.
    • Will they buy a new car?
      • No, they won't.
18. Present Perfect Continuous:
    • Have you been waiting long?
      • Yes, I have.
    • Has she been studying all day?
      • No, she hasn't.
19. Past Perfect:
    • Had you finished your homework before the movie started?
      • Yes, I had.
    • Had they left when you arrived at the party?
      • No, they hadn't.
20. Future Continuous:
    • Will you be working next Saturday?
      • Yes, I will.
    • Will she be sleeping when you call her?
      • No, she won't.

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