positive as an answer

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Are you comfortable in English?

Yes, I am.

Do you know to drive car?

Yes, I do.

I understand these are the natural responses to those questions. However, I am just wondering if we can say "Positive" as an answer. It may not be natural but is it grammatical correct?
 

Charlie Bernstein

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No. It makes no sense.

If you want to sound like a robot, use affirmative for yes and negative for no.
 

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Or a cop/soldier.
 

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Your second question should be "Do you know how to drive a car?"

If you want a question that has "positive" as a response, try "What type of charge is on a Hydrogen ion?" :lol:
 

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Also: 'Are you sure you can be here in time?'

'Positive.'
 
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