Affirmative Response: Used to indicate agreement, affirmation, or consent. It confirms that something is true or that a question or request has been accepted.
Prepositions
Before: Commonly used with “to” (e.g., “yes to the proposal”).
After: Often used with verbs or questions (e.g., “say yes,” “answer yes”).
Collocations
Yes or no
Say yes
Agree with yes
Yes vote
Yes answer
Example Sentences
Yes, I would like to join you for dinner.
She answered yes to all the questions on the survey.
We need a yes from everyone before we proceed with the plan.
Yes, I can help you with that task.
The committee gave a yes vote to the new proposal.
When asked if she could attend the meeting, she replied, “Yes.”
Yes, I understand what you mean.
He gave a reluctant yes to the request.
The survey showed a majority of yes responses.
Yes, that’s exactly what I was thinking.
They were waiting for a yes from the board before starting the project.
She nodded in agreement and said, “Yes.”
The yes answer confirmed their participation in the event.
Yes, I can confirm that the shipment has been sent.
The yes vote was crucial for the bill to pass.
He received a yes from his manager about the new idea.
The yes responses outweighed the no responses in the poll.
She gave a firm “Yes” when asked if she would attend the wedding.
Yes, we are ready to start the meeting.
The doctor’s yes reassured him that the procedure was safe.
Yes, I will be available for the conference call.
They were looking for a yes to move forward with the merger.
Yes, that is the correct answer to the question.
The project received a yes from all stakeholders.
The yes in his voice indicated his agreement.
She gave a quick yes before hanging up the phone.
The board’s yes was needed to finalize the decision.
Yes, I’m interested in learning more about the opportunity.
The teacher’s yes allowed the students to proceed with their plans.
He received a yes from his partner on the proposal.
Yes, I have reviewed the documents and they look fine.
The yes response was a crucial step in the approval process.
They were relieved to hear a yes from the client.
The yes from the judge meant the case would proceed.
Yes, I’ll send you the report by the end of the day.
The yes from the supervisor meant the project could move forward.
She answered with a hesitant “Yes” when asked if she was okay.
The yes vote ensured the bill’s passage in the assembly.
Yes, I agree with the proposed changes.
The manager’s yes was all they needed to begin the new initiative.
The yes response was a relief after the long wait.
Yes, I’ll definitely consider your suggestion.
The board’s yes signified their approval of the new budget.
The yes answer confirmed their attendance at the event.
Yes, I will be able to meet you at the scheduled time.
They were pleased to receive a yes from the investors.
The yes from the expert validated their approach.
Yes, we can finalize the details next week.
The yes answer provided the clarity they needed.
She gave a cheerful “Yes” when asked if she wanted to participate.
