English // Grammar & Punctuation

Commas with yes, no, and names

Use commas to set off the words yes and no, to set off tag questions, and to indicate direct address in sentences

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10 to 11
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Quick check

When the learner writes dialogue or a letter and addresses someone by name — like "Yes, Mum, I did tidy my room" — do they use commas correctly around the name and around words like "yes" or "no"?

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  • Write sentences using commas with yes and no at the beginning such as 'Yes, I understand'
  • Punctuate tag questions correctly such as 'It's cold today, isn't it?'
  • Use commas to set off names in direct address such as 'Sarah, please pass the salt'

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3 topics
  • Four Types of SentencesRequired

    Grammar & Punctuation // Ages 6 to 7

    Tag questions (e.g., 'You're coming, aren't you?') are a sentence type that depends on understanding the four sentence function types

  • Commas in listsRequired

    Grammar & Punctuation // Ages 6 to 11

    Commas for tag questions and direct address extend the range of comma conventions beyond list use

  • Punctuating Direct SpeechHelpful

    Grammar & Punctuation // Ages 7 to 10

    Tag questions and direct address relate to dialogue punctuation

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Commas with yes, no, and names

Ages 10 to 11 // Method

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Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
L.5.2c

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