short answers

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo
• Leerjaar 3

For a short answer you repeat the subject and the first verb.

Short answers

Are the beans ready?

yes/no + onderwerp + herhaling van het werkwoord (+ n't)

Yes, they are.

No, they aren't.

Why use short answers?

YES and NO are often too short and can be RUDE!

Short answers

(-) Do you still have a job?

(+) Did your dad work last year?

(-) Have you left your bag at school?

SHORT ANSWERS
Do you have pets? No, ....

Short answers

Would you like to come as well?

1. yes.
2. yes, I would like to.
3. yes, I would.

SHORT ANSWERS
Can you help me? Yes, ...

(+) - Does she think short answers are easy?

What is the rule for the
Short Answers

1. Repeat the first verb
2. Enkelvoud: 's Meervoud: s'
3. Have/Has + voltooid deelwoord
4. It is important when it happened

Short answer:
Is that a dog? Yes, ...

Was he a good teacher?
No,