Direct Address

Which sentence has a direct address?

• Arthur Conan Doyle, the author of the Sherlock Holmes novels, was a notable writer.

• Arthur Conan Doyle's novels are incomparable.

• I already read most of Arthur Conan Doyle's novels, Mr. Rick.

• I love reading mystery novels like Sherlock Holmes.

What is missing in the sentence and where should it be placed?

• a comma before "teacher"

• a comma after "Harry"

• a comma after "listen"

• a comma before "she"

Which noun can be used as direct address to complete the sentence?

I am confused, _____________, with the solution on how to get the answer in the problem solving.

• calculator

• scientist

• math

• Mr. Samuel

What is missing in the sentence and where should it be placed?

Joyce did you analyze the question before answering it?

• a comma after "Joyce"

• a comma after "question"

• a period instead of a question mark at the end of the sentence

• commas before and after "you"

Which of the following sentences uses a comma for direct address?

• "Let's eat, Grandma."

• "Let's eat Grandma."

• "Grandma let's eat."

• "Let's Grandma eat."

What is the role of a comma in a direct address?

• To separate the name from the rest of the sentence

• To end the sentence

• To start a new sentence

• To replace a period

What type of comma is used in the following: Lucy, it's time to go to school.

• Commas in a series

• Commas in direct address

• Commas in introductory phrase

• Commas nonessential appositive

• Commas essential appositive

What are commas used for in addition to punctuating a series and an introductory element?

• Ending sentences

• Yes/No questions, tag questions, direct address

• Quoting text

• Highlighting important words

Which sentence contains a direct address?

• A) Please, can you help me with this, John?

• B) The book on the table is mine.

• C) She said she would come tomorrow.

• D) The weather is nice today.

Identify the sentence with a direct address.

• A) The teacher asked the students to sit down.

• B) Can you, Sarah, pass the salt?

• C) The car is parked outside.

• D) I will call you later.