- For Teachers "It’s interesting to ponder the difference in
meaning between “It’s warm?” and “Is it warm?” In the latter,
the speaker genuinely doesn’t know whether it’s warm. In the
former, it seems almost like the speaker thinks it’s not warm,
and is asking for re-confirmation." Aren’t “It’s warm?” and “Is
it warm?” "Closed questions?" If I want to reply to either of
them, can I say: Yes, it is. = Positive answer No, it is not. =
Negative answer I would only expect to hear "It's warm?" as a
question with a note of surprise or incredulity, in response to
an unexpected statement of "It's warm". John (by telephone): Hi
Susan. I'm here in Antarctica. It's warm! Susan: It's warm?
John: Yup, really warm. Surprising, isn't it! Remember - correct
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