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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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"?
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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- 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'
“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"?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- English
- Domain
- Grammar & Punctuation
- Age range
- Ages 10–11
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