Yes/No Questions
- Is there going to be a meeting on Monday?
(A) No, you can go sooner.
(B) Thanks, I’d appreciate that.
(C) Yes, at 9 a.m. sharp. - Will you come to the client dinner tonight?
(A) I doubt I can find the time.
(B) At the end of the week.
(C) I didn’t bring anything. - Is that the document I’ve been waiting for?
(A) Yes, he’s in the waiting room.
(B) Yes, I’m sorry it arrived so late.
(C) Yes, I saw a documentary film. - Would you like to sit by the window on the plane?
(A) Sure, either flight time is fine.
(B) Fine, I’ll bring you a coffee.
(C) Actually, I’d prefer an aisle seat. - Have you seen the budget report for this quarter yet?
(A) No, I’ve been out of town.
(B) Actually, report time is at 3 o’clock.
(C) Yes, I have a quarter. - Don’t we need to call Australia?
(A) Thank you for reminding me.
(B) They called him Mr. James.
(C) She’s in Australia. - Have you booked the catering company for the banquet?
(A) I’m waiting on a quote.
(B) No, I can do it by myself.
(C) Yes, the book is really good. - Can these computers be repaired?
(A) Actually, next to the printer.
(B) No, we’re buying new ones.
(C) Not yet. They’ll arrive soon. - Has Mr. Johnston posted the budget results yet?
(A) I believe they’re on the website.
(B) He told me that was the result.
(C) This is a new poster we just got. - Has your team ever worked this late before?
(A) Sure, it will be ready soon.
(B) Yes, quite a lot recently.
(C) OK, if you need us to. - Wasn’t the budget report supposed to be finished this afternoon?
(A) It’s supposed to start at 6 this evening.
(B) I need another 30 minutes to finish it.
(C) I haven’t heard the weather forecast. - Should I wear a jacket to the business dinner?
(A) Yes, it’s going to be a formal event.
(B) Sure, I’ll be coming after dinner.
(C) That’s too bad. I’ve just lost my jacket. - May I ask you a few questions for a survey?
(A) I’m afraid I’m in a hurry.
(B) I asked about it earlier.
(C) I’ll be a surveyor soon. - Have you delivered the package yet?
(A) Sorry, it hasn’t arrived yet.
(B) Not yet, but I’ll get you one.
(C) No, I haven’t prepared it. - Do you have another laptop we could use?
(A) Yes, it’s over there.
(B) No, I never used it.
(C) No, it’s on the bottom shelf. - Has the client’s flight been delayed?
(A) Yes, it’s on your desk.
(B) No, not that I know of.
(C) It’s up there. - Would you like me to bring this up to the manager?
(A) No, I’ve got a basket.
(B) Yes, let’s take the stairs.
(C) No, I can take care of it. - Does the lecturer know he’s invited?
(A) Yes, it’s invite-only.
(B) No, she graduated already.
(C) Yes, I sent an invitation last week. - Would you like a hand?
(A) No, my left hand.
(B) I would appreciate it.
(C) Yes, it’s my favorite. - Did you send that e-mail to the department?
(A) I wanted to run it by you first.
(B) Next Saturday.
(C) I’m still looking for an apartment. - Are you applying for the research grant?
(A) Yes, I know Grant.
(B) Four applicants.
(C) I don’t have the time. - Will you be attending the gala next week?
(A) At 7 p.m.
(B) Only the drinks.
(C) Not this year. - Could you pass me my glasses?
(A) Where are they?
(B) You can take a shortcut.
(C) Sure, I’ll move. - Is Mr. Jackson coming back this week?
(A) Yes, it’s all in the back.
(B) No, not that I know of.
(C) No, it’s not my comb. - Doesn’t the company reimburse all travel expenses?
(A) No, I’ve never traveled before.
(B) Yes, but by plane.
(C) Let me check with the finance department.