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 by name in a sentence.

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Example of a sentence with a comma in direct address:

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"Lisa, can you help me with my homework?"

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What is the purpose of using a comma in direct address?

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To clarify who is being spoken to and to avoid confusion.

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Identify the correct placement of the comma: "Can you help me, Sarah?"

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The comma is placed after 'help me' to separate the name 'Sarah'.

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Identify the correct placement of the comma: "Let's eat Grandma!"

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The comma should be placed after 'eat' to clarify that we are inviting Grandma to eat, not suggesting we eat her.

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What happens if you forget the comma in direct address?

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It 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 John."

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The comma should be placed after 'well' to separate 'John'.

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What is an example of a sentence without a comma in direct address?

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"I saw the new school buses Cheryl." (Incorrect placement of the comma)

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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.