Yes and No Difference

Use yes with affirmative sentences; use no with negative sentences.

• Are you going out? Yes, I'm. (NOT Yes, I'm not)
• Are you coming with us? No, I'm not.
• I have no idea what is happening. No, I haven't either.
• Haven't you got a sister? Yes, I have.
• Haven't you got a car? No, I haven't.
• Rani came in the morning, didn't she? Yes, she did.
• Did Sam pass the test? No, he didn't.
• Do you speak English? Yes, I do.
• Can you drive? Yes, I can.
• Can you swim? No, I can't.
• Did you see him yesterday? No, I didn't
• Have you had your lunch? No, I haven't.
• Have the guests arrived? No, they haven't.
• Will you come with me? No, I won't.
• Will they help us? Yes, they will.

See also

Adverb clauses
Adjective clauses
Noun clauses
Transformation of sentences