Affirmatively/negatively
1. Is English, when someone answers 'yes' to a question, is it correct:
a) "Again, she answered affirmatively."
b) "Again, she replied affirmatively."
2. And while at this, is it correct in English to say the other way around, namely:
a) "She answered negatively."
b) "She replied negatively."
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Top answer
Those are OK, but the usual way we say them is answered/replied in the affirmative/negative Based on sentences found online: If you answer in the affirmative , you may qualify for more aid. Charlotte answered in the negative , but the woman continued to ask questions. I see no reason why this question should not be answered in the affirmative .
- Those are OK, but the usual way we say them is answered/replied in the affirmative/negative Based on sentences found online: If you answer in the affirmative , you may qualify for more aid.
- Charlotte answered in the negative , but the woman continued to ask questions.
- I see no reason why this question should not be answered in the affirmative .
- CJ
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Those are OK, but the usual way we say them is
answered/replied in the affirmative/negative
Based on sentences found online:
If you answer in the affirmative, you may qualify for more aid.
Charlotte answered in the negative, but the woman continued to ask questions.
I see no reason why this question should not be answere
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