correct yes

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "correct yes" is not standard in written English and may be confusing.
It could be used informally to confirm that something is correct, but it lacks clarity and structure. Example: "Is the answer to the question 42? Correct yes, that's right."

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

33 human-written examples

That's correct, yes.

The Guardian

"That's correct, yes," she said.

The New York Times - Arts

"Is that correct, yes or no?" Mr. Sheehan did not answer yes or no.

The New York Times

"That is correct, yes," Mr. Roeder told the jurors, in a calm, matter-of-fact voice.

The New York Times

He was then asked: "Did you have this in mind when you conducted your postmortem examination?" He replied: "That's correct, yes".

The Guardian

She sounds like Scully, as she sometimes does, when she replies, 'That is correct, yes.' For Anderson, the state of being happy - or, as she puts it, 'to design our lives as we would like to live in them' - takes 'a lot of focus and it takes a lot of work'.

The Guardian - Film

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

24 human-written examples

An example of this is a person, who answered "yes" to having had LBP in the past year but did not respond to the question on LBP ever, which would result in a corrected "yes" for LBP ever.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Source: Authors' own calculation Model Summary Step -2 Log likelihood Cox & Snell R Square Nagelkerke R Square 1 72.263a.576.768 Classification tableb   Observed Predicted Certification ownership Percentage correct NO YES Step 1 Certification ownership No 62 9 87.3 Yes 6 60 90.9 Overall Percentage     89.1 Variables in the Equation     B S.E.

International Journal of Corporate Social Responsibility

He had answered that the number "Would lie between 0 and a bigger number when the correct answer – yes, he knew it now – was 'We've given guidance'".

The Guardian - Business

Historically it's correct and, yes, I know we've had six weeks of everyone saying "we're doing it for science, honest, we really are" but I still wasn't sure why Virginia chose that moment to give in.

The Guardian - TV & Radio

This particular joke is offensive and racist, so as a good politically correct Unitarian (yes, that's the religion on my dog tags) I only give the set-up and not the punch line.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

While "correct yes" is used in some contexts, especially in transcribed speech or interviews, consider using more standard phrases like "that's correct" or "yes, that's right" for clarity in formal writing.

Common error

Avoid using "correct yes" excessively in formal documents or reports. It can sound repetitive and less polished than alternatives such as "that is correct" or "yes, indeed".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "correct yes" primarily functions as an affirmative response, used to confirm the accuracy of a previous statement or question. This usage is documented in the examples provided by Ludwig. While not always grammatically elegant, it serves to express agreement.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

70%

Science

20%

Formal & Business

5%

Less common in

Wiki

3%

Encyclopedias

1%

Reference

1%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "correct yes" is commonly used as an affirmative response, particularly in news and media contexts. While considered acceptable by Ludwig AI, it is not grammatically standard and may be viewed as less formal than alternatives such as "that's correct" or "yes, that's right". Its primary function is to confirm the accuracy of a statement. When writing, consider the audience and context to determine if a more polished phrase would be more appropriate.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

That's right, absolutely

Emphasizes agreement with an added intensifier.

That's correct, indeed

Uses "indeed" for a more formal affirmation.

Yes, that's accurate

Reverses the order and uses "accurate" for a slight variation.

Precisely, that is correct

Starts with "precisely" for stronger confirmation.

Right, that is so

Uses "right" for a more casual tone.

Yes, that is true

Replaces "correct" with "true", maintaining the affirmative meaning.

Affirmative, that's the case

Uses "affirmative" for a more formal or technical agreement.

Indeed, that's the right answer

Adds "right answer" to specify the type of correctness.

That is correct, without a doubt

Adds "without a doubt" for extra emphasis.

Yes, you are right

Shifts focus to the person being correct rather than the statement.

FAQs

How can I use "correct yes" in a sentence?

While not grammatically standard, "correct yes" is typically used in response to a question to affirm the accuracy of a statement. For example: "Is this the right answer? Correct yes."

What are some alternatives to "correct yes"?

You can use alternatives like "that's correct", "yes, that's right", or "indeed" depending on the formality and context.

Which is correct, "correct yes" or "yes, that's correct"?

"Yes, that's correct" is grammatically standard and generally preferred in formal contexts. "Correct yes" is less formal and more conversational.

What's the difference between "correct yes" and ""that's correct""?

"Correct yes" is a less formal, sometimes redundant affirmation. "That's correct" is a standard, grammatically sound response indicating agreement or verification.