Commas in Direct Address

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What is a comma in direct address?

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A comma used to separate the name of a person being spoken to from the rest of the sentence.

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When should you use a comma in direct address?

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Use a comma when directly addressing someone in a sentence.

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Example of a sentence with a comma in direct address: 'Can you help me, Sarah?' What is the purpose of the comma?

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The comma separates the name 'Sarah' from the rest of the sentence, indicating that Sarah is being directly addressed.

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In the sentence 'Hello, John, how are you?', where are the commas placed?

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Commas are placed after 'Hello' and after 'John'.

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What is the rule for using commas in direct address with multiple names?

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Use a comma after each name when addressing multiple people, e.g., 'Thank you, John, Sarah, and Mike.'

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In the sentence 'Let's eat, Grandma!', what does the comma indicate?

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The comma indicates that the speaker is addressing Grandma, not suggesting to eat Grandma.

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What happens if you omit the comma in direct address?

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Omitting the comma can change the meaning of the sentence or make it confusing.

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Identify the correct placement of the comma: 'I hope you are well, Lisa.'

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The comma is placed after 'well' to separate the direct address 'Lisa'.

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In the sentence 'Ryan why did you draw pictures on the kitchen wall?', where should the comma go?

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The comma should go after 'Ryan' to indicate direct address.

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What is the difference between direct address and indirect address?

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Direct address involves speaking directly to someone using their name, while indirect address does not use the person's name.