Commas to Set Off Yes/No, Tag Questions, Direct Address

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What is a Tag Question?

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A Tag Question is a short question added to the end of a statement, usually to confirm information. Example: "It's a nice day, isn't it?"

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How do you punctuate a Tag Question?

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A Tag Question is punctuated with a comma before the tag. Example: "You're coming to the party, aren't you?"

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What is a Yes or No introductory element?

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A Yes or No introductory element is a phrase that begins a sentence and is followed by a comma. Example: "Yes, I would like some ice cream."

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Where should the comma go in the sentence: 'Yes you may have two cookies'?

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The comma should go after 'Yes': 'Yes, you may have two cookies.'

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What is Direct Address?

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Direct Address is when you speak directly to someone and use their name or title. Example: "Lisa, can you help me with this?"

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How do you punctuate Direct Address?

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Direct Address is punctuated with commas to separate the name or title from the rest of the sentence. Example: "Thank you, Mr. Smith, for your help."

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to separate ideas, list items, and clarify meaning in sentences.

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Choose the correctly punctuated sentence: 'The report is due next week, isn't it?'

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This sentence is correctly punctuated with a comma before the tag question.

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What is an Exclamatory Sentence?

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An Exclamatory Sentence expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark. Example: "What a beautiful day!"

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What is the difference between a Tag Question and an Exclamatory Sentence?

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A Tag Question seeks confirmation and is followed by a statement, while an Exclamatory Sentence expresses strong feelings.