Grammar question: Yes vs. So

[Tung Quoc]

PLease read:

1.Do you think he'll go there? If yes, please...
2.Do you think he'll go there? If so, please...

I think (1) and (2) have the same meaning. Am I right?

Quoc

[DOlier]

Yes

[Tamara]

It is So

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[Yankee]

I'd also say both mean the same thing.

BUT
I suspect that native speakers might disagree as to whether both are correct.

(Personally, I think both yes and so are OK in the sentence given. But I also think so works a bit more naturally with a sentence such as "I think he'll go." )

[DOlier]

They mean the same, and are both correct.
But So is more suitable, it flows better.