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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Yes, I wasn't vs. No, I wasn't

John: You weren't promoted in that time?
Ana: A. Yes, I wasn't.

B. No, I wasn't.
C. Yes, I was.
D. No, I was.

If Ana wasn't promoted, which is the correct response: A or B?
If Ana was promoted, which is the correct response: C or D?

Is the question the same as asking "Weren't you promoted in that time?"?

Sorry, I ask because I'm confused. I would really appreciate your help, please.
  

Top answer

John: You weren't promoted in that time? Ana: A. Yes, I wasn't.

  • John: You weren't promoted in that time?
  • Ana: A.
  • Yes, I wasn't.
  • B.
  • No, I wasn't.
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John: You weren't promoted in that time?
Ana: A. Yes, I wasn't.
B. No, I wasn't. < Agrees with John. The fact is: Ana was not promoted in that time.
C. Yes, I was. < Contradicts John. The fact is: Ana was promoted in that time.
D. No, I was.

A. is better phrased thus: Yes, that's right. I wasn't.
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Thank you, CJ. This is clear to me now. Great help.Emotion: smile
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Hi CJ,

Just a follow up question, suppose I change the question to positive by omitting "not", do you think the responses by Ana below are all correct? Please confirm. Thanks.

John: You were promoted in that time? (Were you promoted in that time?)

Ana: A. Yes, I was. < Agrees with John. The fact is: Ana was promoted in that time.

B. N
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Hi CJ,

I was wondering if you could comment on my last post, please. Thanks in advance. Emotion: smile
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Anonymousdo you think the responses by Ana below are all correct? Please confirm.
Yes. I can confirm that.

CJ
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OK, thanks so much, CJ. That was really helpful. Emotion: smile

I opened another thread, but there's no response yet.
If you had a c

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