Here's a breakdown:
"Yes" as an Affirmation:
* In direct answers: You use "yes" to affirmatively answer a question, often as a simple reply:
* "Are you coming to the party?" "Yes."
* "Do you like pizza?" "Yes."
* In emphasis: "Yes" can be used for emphasis in an affirmative sentence:
* "I do like pizza. Yes, I love it!"
* "You are coming, yes?"
Why "Yes" isn't Usually in Affirmative Sentences:
* Redundancy: "Yes" is already implied by the affirmative construction of the sentence. It's like saying "I am going to the party, yes" - the "yes" is unnecessary.
* Grammar: In standard English, we typically use the subject-verb structure to convey affirmation, rather than starting with "yes."
Examples:
* Affirmative: "I am going to the party."
* Negative: "I am not going to the party."
* Question: "Are you going to the party?"
* Answer using "yes": "Yes."
Important Note: While it's not the usual structure, you *can* use "yes" in an affirmative sentence for stylistic effect, to add emphasis, or for a particular tone. However, it's not generally considered grammatically correct in standard English for forming an affirmative sentence.