He answered (the question) 'in the affirmative'. [=he said “yes”]
She gave an 'affirmative' answer, not a negative answer.
She answered (the question) 'affirmatively'.
(..) Yes, but she's the only monster at the firm. Between you, me and the wall, I think she's an affirmative action hire. Anyway, Dad's gonna be here in town, so I won't be able to do Christmas dinner this year. If you're not up (..)2014 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Clean Room Infiltration Season: 8 Episode 11