Commas after interjections
 

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A comma is used after an introductory expression such as "yes", "indeed" and "absolutely".
 

1. Expressions such as "yes", "no" and "indeed" are used as "interjections". Interjections can be followed by a comma.

Examples:

Well, the rain has played its part in the outcome of this match.

Yes, she will apologise.

Absolutely, a fifth of all the students live in the village.
MILDER WITH A COMMA 

An interjection can also be followed by an exclamation mark, but this gives the interjection more impact. (Consider the difference between "No!" and "No,".)

USUALLY NOT IN BUSINESS WRITING 

Interjections are usually only used when spoken words are being quoted. You should avoid them in business writing.
Associated lessons:
 
What are interjections?
Commas after a sentence introductions
Commas after a transitional phrase
Commas before conjunctions (and, or, but)
Commas for parenthesis
Commas in lists
Commas with a long subject
Commas with numbers
Commas with quotation (speech) marks
Commas with the vocative case
 
 

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