Daily Grammar

Lesson 351

Mechanics - Punctuation - Commas

Use a comma to separate introductory words yes and no and mild interjectionAn interjection is a word or word group that shows feeling. A mild interjection is followed by a comma; a strong interjection is followed by an exclamation mark.
Source: Lesson 85
from the sentence that follows them.

Examples:
Oh, I heard that before.
Yes, I will be here.

Instructions: Place commas where they are needed.

1. Yes you may leave the room.

Yes, you may leave the room.

2. Of course I won't change my plans.

Of course, I won't change my plans.

3. Oh you want to try my patience more.

Oh, you want to try my patience more.

4. No I didn't see you there.

No, I didn't see you there.

5. Wow you think that is great.

Wow, you think that is great.

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