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Johny Posted 23 years ago
Grammar
Yes/no
hello,
If somebody enquire me by saying "no space is there in your house for parking!"
if i don't have space then,what should be my response: No ,I do n't have or yes, I do n't have.
regards
If somebody enquire me by saying "no space is there in your house for parking!"
if i don't have space then,what should be my response: No ,I do n't have or yes, I do n't have.
regards
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Hi Johny It's a good question, because English can be tricky in this case. When responding to a negative statement, or question phrased in a negative way, you can use either yes or no, as long as you clarify exactly what it is that you are asserting or denying. " In this case, you are responding as if the person had added a tag question to his statement: "You don't have space at your house for parking, do you?
- Hi Johny It's a good question, because English can be tricky in this case.
- When responding to a negative statement, or question phrased in a negative way, you can use either yes or no, as long as you clarify exactly what it is that you are asserting or denying.
- " In this case, you are responding as if the person had added a tag question to his statement: "You don't have space at your house for parking, do you?
- " The tag question is implied if the statement is in a tone of voice or a context that makes it obvious that the person wants a confirmation from you.
- The simple "no" will be understood to be in response to the implied tag question.
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Hi Johny
It's a good question, because English can be tricky in this case. When responding to a negative statement, or question phrased in a negative way, you can use either yes or no, as long as you clarify exactly what it is that you are asserting or denying.
If the person makes a statement:
"You don't have space at your house for parking."
Your response (if
It's a good question, because English can be tricky in this case. When responding to a negative statement, or question phrased in a negative way, you can use either yes or no, as long as you clarify exactly what it is that you are asserting or denying.
If the person makes a statement:
"You don't have space at your house for parking."
Your response (if
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