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Error In English Language Answers You Should Avoid. {our Common Errors} by binoosmart(m): 11:08pm On Dec 30, 2015
The main problem some people have is their inability to identify the proper answer to a question, for example if you ask a question that: @Binoosmart you are not coming? To some people the right answer to this question will be Yes I’m not coming or no I’m coming which is wrong answer, the answer should be No I’m not coming or yes I'm coming.

To some people its a mistake and to some its an error for example; we were in the Use of English class one evening, a professor call on our professor from outside. so, they were talking about a meeting they wanted to attend together, but my professor later changed his mind that his no more going to the meeting. Out of curiosity the other professor asked; So you mean you are not attending this meeting? guess what my professor said in reply, He said yes, i am not going, any problem.

some of us started laughing while some were wondering what really caused the laughter, so what im actually driving at is this; since a professor could say yes to that type of question, i don't really know what we that are student or that are not professors will do oh.

This is why its not correct; a Negative answer cant go with a positive answer tag like wise Positive answer cant work with Negative answer tag, for your better understanding the answer is Yes the Answer tag should be positive since the answer is positive so the answer tag now will be; i am going hope you understand that. The same thing applicable to the Negative answer No, answer tag; I am not going,

For better Understanding i have taken time to write a well detailed article on this topic on my blog i will drop the title here and the link so that you can take your time and study it title : QUESTIONS AND ANSWER TAGS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE, OUR COMMON MISTAKES AND THE CORRECTIONS. LINK: http://ebiraland..com.ng/2015/12/questions-and-answer-tags-our-common.html
Re: Error In English Language Answers You Should Avoid. {our Common Errors} by bigt2(m): 11:54pm On Dec 30, 2015
OK, noted to take effect next year.

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