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Short Answers using "To Be"

In questions that use Is or Are, it is possible to give short answers as follows. Always use this form to when asking questions with the verb "to be": 

Are / Is + noun + rest of the sentence

Am I early?

  • Yes you are.
  • No you're not.

Are you busy?

  • Yes I am.
  • No I'm not.

Are we suppose to study tonight?

  • Yes we are.
  • No we're not.

Are they hungry?

  • Yes they are.
  • No they're not.

Is he late again?

  • Yes he is
  • No he's not.

Is she home?

  • Yes she is
  • No she's not.

Is it going to rain today?

  • Yes it is
  • No it's not.