Short Answers Exercises For English Grammar

Language proficiency test based on grammar exercises 

Short answers can be tricky in English grammar but they are an essential part of conversational English. These are commonly used and unique responses to yes/no questions or to demonstrate agreement or disagreement. Typically, short answers include only the auxiliary part of the verb used in the question and the appropriate pronoun. Examples include: Yes, I am. No, it isn’t. Yes, they did. The formulation ease conversation by giving brief yet meaningful and direct replies.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with appropriate short answers

1. “Do you enjoy jogging?” “*Yes, I do.* (do)”
2. “Is she your teacher?” “*No, she isn’t.* (isn’t)”
3. “Are they coming to the party?” “*Yes, they are.* (are)”
4. “Did you finish your homework?” “*Yes, I did.* (did)”
5. “Has he called yet?” “*No, he hasn’t.* (hasn’t)”
6. “Were you at the cinema last night?” “*No, I wasn’t.* (wasn’t)”
7. “Can she sing well?” “*Yes, she can.* (can)”
8. “Have we met before?” “*No, we haven’t.* (haven’t)”
9. “Will you be here tomorrow?” “*Yes, I will.* (will)”
10. “Did they enjoy the show?” “*Yes, they did.* (did)”
11. “Is pizza your favorite food?” “*No, it isn’t.* (isn’t)”
12. “Are dogs your favorite animals?” “*Yes, they are.* (are)”
13. “Were you excited about the trip?” “*Yes, I was.* (was)”
14. “Has he discovered the truth?” “*Yes, he has.* (has)”
15. “Can you swim?” “*No, I can’t.* (can’t)”

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with suitable short answers

1. “Did you go shopping yesterday?” “*No, I didn’t.* (didn’t)”
2. “Can you drive a car?” “*Yes, I can.* (can)”
3. “Is it raining outside?” “*No, it isn’t.* (isn’t)”
4. “Have you visited London?” “*Yes, I have.* (have)”
5. “Are you tired?” “*No, I’m not.* (not)”
6. “Were they at the concert?” “*Yes, they were.* (were)”
7. “Do you like coffee?” “*No, I don’t.* (don’t)”
8. “Will it be sunny tomorrow?” “*Yes, it will.* (will)”
9. “Is he your friend?” “*No, he isn’t.* (isn’t)”
10. “Was she happy about the news?” “*Yes, she was.* (was)”
11. “Have you ever climbed a mountain?” “*No, I haven’t.* (haven’t)”
12. “Can he play the piano?” “*Yes, he can.* (can)”
13. “Do you know how to cook?” “*Yes, I do.* (do)”
14. “Did they succeed in the challenge?” “*No, they didn’t.* (didn’t)”
15. “Will you join us for dinner?” “*Yes, I will.* (will)”

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