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Old 23-Oct-2006, 03:08
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which answer is correct that used to affirm a negative question = giving affirmation for a negative question to be true?
for example:
A: didn't you go to school?
B: yes I didn't go to school. OR no, i didn't go to school
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Old 23-Oct-2006, 05:55
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I would say 'no' for did you go & didn't you go
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