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The answer to the first question would be <i>Ja</i>, while <i>Ju</i> would have to be used in the second question if the person does in fact want to go running.   
The answer to the first question would be <i>Ja</i>, while <i>Ju</i> would have to be used in the second question if the person does in fact want to go running.   


This helps with the confusion that occurs with negative questions.  For example, in English, the question <i>'don't you want to run with me?'</i> is not seen as an inherently negative statement, but when one separates <i>'don't'</i>, the statement's implied meaning changes.  Now it becomes <i>'do you <b>not</b> want to run with me.'</i>.  Answering yes to this question would mean that you do not want to run, but if you do want to run, you would have to clarify the statement: <i>'Yes, I do want to run with you.'</i>   
This helps with the confusion that occurs with negative questions.  For example, in English, the question <i>'don't you want to run with me?'</i> is not seen as an inherently negative statement, but when one separates <i>'don't'</i>, the statement's implied meaning changes.  Now it becomes <i>'do you <b>not</b> want to run with me?'</i>.  Answering yes to this question would mean that you do not want to run, but if you do want to run, you would have to clarify the statement: <i>'Yes, I do want to run with you.'</i>   


The use of <i>Ju</i> eliminates the need for this confusion.
The use of <i>Ju</i> eliminates the need for this confusion.
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