Why "Yes, I Don't" Makes Sense in Korean but Not in English

Yes or No? Answer the Fact, Not the Question

Rule: In English, "Yes" and "No" describe what is TRUE. It doesn't matter how the question was asked.

Practice

Look at the fact in brackets. Circle the correct answer, then write the full sentence.

1. "Don't you like pizza?" [Fact: I like pizza] → Yes / No → _______________________
2. "Didn't you finish your homework?" [Fact: not finished] → Yes / No → _______________________
3. "You don't have a phone, do you?" [Fact: I have a phone] → Yes / No → _______________________
4. "Isn't your birthday in June?" [Fact: birthday is in June] → Yes / No → _______________________
5. "You weren't at school yesterday, were you?" [Fact: was at school] → Yes / No → _______________________

Speaking practice

Ask your partner three negative questions. Your partner answers with the TRUE fact only, not what "sounds right."