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Tenacious Learner Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Do I need a comma after 'yes' in this sentence?

Hi teachers,
I know we need a comma after 'yes' in this sentence, 'Yes, it is.'
Do I also need a comma after 'yes' in the following one? If yes, do we always use a comma after 'yes' regardless how long the sencence is?
Yes, it is our house.

Thanks in advance.
  

Top answer

To determine if a comma is required after 'yes', check if the sentence stands on its own by omitting 'yes'. Yes , it is our house. ==> It is our house.

— Mentee

  • To determine if a comma is required after 'yes', check if the sentence stands on its own by omitting 'yes'.
  • Yes , it is our house.
  • ==> It is our house.
  • (makes perfect sense) Yes, well, no, still, furthermore, generally, moreover, etc.
  • function usually as introductory words when they appear at the beginning of a sentence.
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To determine if a comma is required after 'yes', check if the sentence stands on its own by omitting 'yes'.
Yes, it is our house. ==> It is our house. (makes perfect sense)
Yes, well, no, still, furthermore, generally, moreover, etc. function usually as introductory words when they appear at the beginning of a sentence. Such words are fo
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Hi Mentee,
Thank you for your reply. Sure it does help! It's a good rule!!Emotion: smile

Best,
TS
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How do you spell yay,yea or yeah
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