Why is it considered impolite to only answer 'yes' or 'no' in English?

Auxiliary Verbs in English Responses

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6th - 7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It sounds too formal.
It is too difficult to understand.
It lacks politeness and completeness.
It is grammatically incorrect.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the auxiliary verb used in the question 'Do you play tennis?'
You
Do
Tennis
Play
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How should you respond to the question 'Do you like pizza?'
Yes, I am.
Yes, I have.
Yes, I like.
Yes, I do.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common mistake students make when answering 'Do you play tennis?'
Saying 'Yes, I am.'
Saying 'Yes, I do.'
Saying 'Yes, I play.'
Saying 'Yes, I have.'
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct response to 'Do you speak French?'
Yes, I speak.
Yes, I do.
Yes, I am.
Yes, I have.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the mistake in saying 'Yes, I play' to 'Do you play tennis?'
It is too formal.
It is not a complete sentence.
It is not the correct short answer.
It is too informal.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which auxiliary verb is used for forming short answers in the past tense?
Is
Do
Did
Have
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