Let's solve the worksheet step by step.
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Worksheet Title: Using commas after yes, no, sure
Grade 2 Punctuation Worksheet
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Hint: When a sentence begins with *yes*, *no*, or *sure*, it is followed by a comma.
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Instructions:
1. Rewrite each sentence and put commas where needed.
2. Answer each question with "yes", "no", or "sure" and put the comma where it is needed.
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Solutions:
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1. No I won't be able to attend the final game.
- The sentence starts with
"No", so we need a comma after it.
- Corrected:
No, I won't be able to attend the final game.
✔ Answer: No, I won't be able to attend the final game.
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2. Yes you should add one more egg to the cake batter.
- Starts with
"Yes", so a comma is needed after it.
- Corrected:
Yes, you should add one more egg to the cake batter.
✔ Answer: Yes, you should add one more egg to the cake batter.
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3. Sure we would love to go with you to the concert.
- Starts with
"Sure", so a comma is needed.
- Corrected:
Sure, we would love to go with you to the concert.
✔ Answer: Sure, we would love to go with you to the concert.
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4. Do you have a favorite sport?
- This is a question. You must answer with
yes,
no, or
sure.
- Example answer:
Yes, I do. (You can choose based on preference.)
But since this is a grammar exercise, we’ll use the appropriate word with a comma.
✔ Answer: Yes, I do.
(Or: No, I don’t. / Sure, I do.)
> Note: Since the prompt doesn’t specify a personal preference, we can use any valid response. Let’s go with
Yes, I do.
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5. Do you like green vegetables?
- Again, respond with
yes,
no, or
sure.
- Example:
No, I don’t. (or Yes, I do. / Sure, I do.)
✔ Answer: No, I don’t.
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6. Would you like another serving?
- Respond appropriately:
- Example:
Sure, I would. (or Yes, please. / No, thank you.)
✔ Answer: Sure, I would.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
No, I won't be able to attend the final game.
2.
Yes, you should add one more egg to the cake batter.
3.
Sure, we would love to go with you to the concert.
4.
Yes, I do.
5.
No, I don’t.
6.
Sure, I would.
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🔍 Explanation:
The key rule here is that when a sentence begins with
yes,
no, or
sure, it must be followed by a
comma before continuing with the rest of the sentence. This helps separate the introductory word from the main clause and improves clarity.
For example:
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✘ "Yes I agree." → Incorrect
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✔ "Yes, I agree." → Correct
This applies to all three words:
yes,
no, and
sure.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of punctuation worksheet for 2nd graders.
