How to Answer a Negative Question

(2) Q: Did you purposely not dress up for this occasion?A: Yes. (‘I purposely did not dress up.’)A: No. (I didn’t purposely not dress up – I just didn’t know thedress code.)(3) Q: Do cats typically not like rotten food?A: Yes. (‘They typically don’t like rotten food.’)A: No. (‘They don’t mind if the meat is a bit rotten.’)