No would would respond yes please to can i use your pen? They would respond yes please to would you like to use my pen?, and yes, of course to can i use your pen? The word please is used if someone is doing you a favor If you're doing them a favor, you can respond of course. When somebody suggests me something (maybe offering me something, or suggesting me for a proposal/plan), and i would like to show my agreement/approval for that Instead of just saying sure or yes
A common construction is yes, that's right. is that acceptable, or should a semicolon (or period) replace the comma If acceptable, how can it be justified grammatically? (do so substitutes for open the present now) we often use do so when we make a general reference to a series of actions or events The birds make their nests on the north side of the island in little holes in the rocks The reason why they do so is because the south side of the island is exposed to extreme winds The adverb please modifies the verb eat and is adjacent to it, so a comma is not required
Yes, i will be yes, i will do Why is answer no.3 grammatical What evidence is there to support it Is answer number 4 (above) ungrammatical An american user suggested that yes, i will do was wrong (please refer to the linked question below, for further details) thank you
The yes last format seems more common in response to a question that presumes the answer For example, so you do like ice cream But which one is correct Does it depend on the repetition of the question words, too For example, would a response constraining the scope of the question with a. Please include the research you've done, or consider if your question suits our english language learners site better
Thanks! using sure makes me feel that others might think i take their help for granted Is sure here used to emphasize that appreciation is required or highly expected I would think you are welcome or my pleasure are less demanding.
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