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A polite way to answer 'yes' to a 'do you' question.
Contexte culturel
Americans value directness. 'Yes, I do' is seen as clear and efficient. British speakers might sometimes add 'please' or 'thanks' to soften it. Australians often use 'Yeah, I do' in casual settings. Similar to the US, it is a standard, polite way to confirm.
Listen for the verb
Always listen to the first word of the question. If it's 'Do', your answer will almost always contain 'do'.
Don't over-repeat
Don't say 'Yes, I do like pizza'. Just 'Yes, I do' is enough.
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A polite way to answer 'yes' to a 'do you' question.
Listen for the verb
Always listen to the first word of the question. If it's 'Do', your answer will almost always contain 'do'.
Don't over-repeat
Don't say 'Yes, I do like pizza'. Just 'Yes, I do' is enough.
The Mirror Rule
Think of the auxiliary verb as a mirror. It reflects the question back to the speaker.
Teste-toi
Complete the answer.
Do you like coffee? ____, I do.
The question is a 'do' question, so 'Yes' is the correct affirmation.
Choose the correct response.
Do you have a car? (a) Yes, I am. (b) Yes, I do.
The question starts with 'Do', so the answer must use 'do'.
Finish the dialogue.
A: Do you want to go? B: ____.
The question starts with 'Do', so 'Yes, I do' is the only correct match.
Match the question to the correct response.
Do you speak French?
The question starts with 'Do', so 'Yes, I do' is the correct response.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDo you like coffee? ____, I do.
The question is a 'do' question, so 'Yes' is the correct affirmation.
Do you have a car? (a) Yes, I am. (b) Yes, I do.
The question starts with 'Do', so the answer must use 'do'.
A: Do you want to go? B: ____.
The question starts with 'Do', so 'Yes, I do' is the only correct match.
Do you speak French?
The question starts with 'Do', so 'Yes, I do' is the correct response.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, but 'Yes, I do' sounds more polite and fluent.
It is neutral. It works in almost every situation.
Then you say 'Yes, he does'.
It's a grammatical placeholder in English.
No, in the past you use 'Yes, I did'.
No, use 'Yes, I am'.
Yes, it's very common in texts.
Not if you say it naturally with a friendly tone.
No, use 'Yes, I have'.
Yes, it is standard in all English dialects.
No, use 'Yes, I can'.
Yes, it becomes 'No, I don't'.
Expressions liées
Yes, I am.
similarAffirmation for 'to be' questions.
Yes, I can.
similarAffirmation for 'can' questions.
Yes, I have.
similarAffirmation for 'have' questions.
No, I don't.
contrastNegative for 'do' questions.
