BÍ KÍP MAX ĐIỂM PART 2 TOEIC - CÂU HỎI YES - NO

Key Concepts

• Yes/No Questions
• Inference Questions
• Indirect Questions
• Negative Questions
• "Or" Questions
• Tag Questions
• Affirmation vs. Negation
• Homophone Trap

Types of Questions and How to Answer Them

1. Yes/No Questions Answered with "Yes" or "No"

• Description: These are the most straightforward type, starting with auxiliary verbs (am, is, are, can, do, does, did, etc.).
• Answering: The correct answer usually involves a direct "yes" or "no."
• Example: "Are you available for an interview next Tuesday?" - "Yes, I'd be happy to come in."

2. Yes/No Questions Answered with Inference

• Description: These questions require you to infer the answer instead of a direct "yes" or "no."
• Answering: The correct answer provides information that implies a "yes" or "no" response.
• Example: "Do I need to use a microphone to give my speech?" - "The room is quite small." (implying "no, you don't need it")

3. Indirect Questions

• Description: These questions sound like yes/no questions because they start with auxiliary verbs, but they contain question words (where, what, etc.) later in the sentence.
• Answering: Answering with "yes" or "no" is incorrect. The answer should address the question word.
• Example: "Do you know where we keep paper boxes?" - "They're usually in the storage room." (answering the "where" question)
• Trap: Be wary of the "yes" trap, where the answer might start with "yes" but is ultimately incorrect. Also, watch out for homophone traps.

4. Negative Questions

• Description: These questions use negative auxiliary verbs (don't, doesn't, didn't, isn't, aren't, etc.).
• Answering: "Yes" and "no" are used to affirm or negate the main verb in the sentence, not to agree or disagree with the question itself.
• Example: "Isn't Jeremy coming to the concert with us?"
  • "No, she will not come, she's too busy." (No = she will not come)
  • "Haven't the books been returned?" - "Yes, they have been returned. They brought them yesterday." (Yes = the books have been returned)

5. "Or" Questions

• Description: These questions present two or more options, using the word "or."
• Answering: Do not answer with a simple "yes" or "no." The correct answer can be one of the options presented, both options, neither option, or an alternative suggestion.
• Example: "Would you like a room on the first floor or on one of the upper floors?" - "Either one is fine."
• Possible Answers:
  • A or B
  • Both A and B
  • Neither
  • Either one is fine
  • Offer another suggestion ("How about?")
  • "I don't know"

6. Tag Questions

• Description: These questions consist of a statement followed by a short question tag (e.g., "..., don't you?", "..., isn't it?", "..., right?"). The tag is negative if the statement is affirmative, and vice versa.
• Answering: Similar to negative questions, "yes" and "no" are used for affirmation and negation of the statement, not to agree or disagree with the question.
• Example: "That was a short movie, wasn't it?" - "You're right, it was only one hour." (Yes, it was a short movie)
• Common Tag: The tag "right?" is frequently used. "You ordered more parts for the motor, right?" - "Yes, last week." (Yes, I ordered them)

Practice Question and Explanation

• Question: "You've placed the supply order, haven't you?"
  • A. "On the desk is fine."
  • B. "I just submitted the payment."
  • C. "It was a surprise party."
• Correct Answer: B. "I just submitted the payment." (This implies that the order has been placed.)
• Why other options are incorrect:
  • A. "On the desk is fine." (Doesn't relate to the question)
  • C. "It was a surprise party." (Homophone trap: "supply" vs. "surprise")

Conclusion

The video provides a detailed guide on how to approach different types of yes/no questions in the TOEIC Listening Part 2, including those that require inference, indirect questions, negative questions, "or" questions, and tag questions. The key takeaway is to carefully listen to the entire question and understand the nuances of affirmation and negation, rather than simply looking for a direct "yes" or "no" response. Recognizing the question type and avoiding common traps like homophones are crucial for success.