Grammar: A1 - Sentence Structure - Basics - Lesson 6: Short Answers to 'be' Questions

Grammar: Short Answers with 'Be' A1 Lesson 18: Answering Yes/No Questions What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to answer Yes/No questions politely and correctly using short answers with the verb 'be'. Why Use Short Answers? In English, just saying "Yes" or "No" can sound a little too direct or even impolite . Using a short answer is a more natural and friendly way to respond. Just "Yes" 🤷‍♀️ Q: "Are you a student?" A: "Yes." (This is okay, but not very friendly.) Short Answer 👍 Q: "Are you a student?" A: "Yes, I am." (This is much more polite and natural!) The Grammar Rule 📖 The Short Answer Formula Short answers follow a simple pattern: Yes/No + Pronoun + Verb 'be' . The verb must agree with the pronoun. Question Positive Answer Negative Answer Am I ...? Yes, you are . No, you aren't . Are you ...? Yes, I am . No, I'm not . Is he/she/it ...? Yes, he/she/it is . No, he/she/it isn…