Lesson: Commas in Sentences to Set Off Words of Direct Address

What is the primary use of a comma in sentences?

• To separate words or groups of words

• To end a sentence

• To indicate a question

• To show possession

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What category do words of direct address fall under?

• Modifiers

• Interrupters

• Conjunctions

• Prepositions

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CCSS.L.5.1A

If the interrupter is in the middle of a sentence, how many commas are required?

• One

• Two

• Three

• None

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

If the interrupter is at the beginning or end of a sentence, how many commas are required?

• One

• Two

• Three

• None

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas to set off words of direct address?

• Mr. Haderlie would you open my locker?

• Do you know Taylor when the late bus gets here?

• I'd like to go now Cody.

• Do you know, Taylor, when the late bus gets here?

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the rule for using commas with words of direct address?

• Use commas to set off words of direct address.

• Use commas to end sentences.

• Use commas to indicate possession.

• Use commas to join two sentences.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is NOT an example of using commas to set off words of direct address?

• Mr. Haderlie, would you open my locker?

• Do you know, Taylor, when the late bus gets here?

• I'd like to go now, Cody.

• The cat, which was black, sat on the mat.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

• To make the sentence longer

• To separate words or groups of words for clarity

• To change the meaning of the sentence

• To add more words to the sentence

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following is an example of a word of direct address?

• Locker

• Taylor

• Bus

• Now

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In the sentence "I'd like to go now, Cody," what is the word of direct address?

• I'd

• like

• now

• Cody