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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

Typical age: 10–11 years

“When your child 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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Punctuating Direct Speech
Tag questions and direct address relate to dialogue punctuation
Commas in listsREQUIRED
Commas for tag questions and direct address extend the range of comma conventions beyond list use
Four Types of SentencesREQUIRED
Tag questions (e.g., 'You're coming, aren't you?') are a sentence type that depends on understanding the four sentence function types

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