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COMMAS

 

Rule #2
Commas and Yes and No

 

Rule: Use a comma to separate yes and no from the rest of the sentence.

Yes and No are answers and come at the beginning of the sentence.

          Examples:

               Ye
s, I will write an essay.

               No, I won't.

               Okay, you convinced me.


*Writing Tip:

Don't use a comma if yes and no are part of the sentence.

          Examples:

               No is the wrong answer.

               She wanted him to say yes after she invited him to lunch.


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