Commas in Direct Address Checkpoint Practice

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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 addressed 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, placing it after their name.

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Example of a sentence with a comma in direct address:

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"Thank you, Sarah, for your help."

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'Can you help me John?'

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The correct punctuation is 'Can you help me, John?' with a comma after 'me'.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'Listen to me John.' or 'Listen to me, John.'

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The correct sentence is 'Listen to me, John.' with a comma after 'me'.

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

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Always place a comma before the name when it is used in direct address.

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What is the purpose of using commas in direct address?

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To clarify who is being spoken to and to separate the name from the rest of the sentence.

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Is a comma needed in this sentence: 'I hope you are well Maria'?

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Yes, it should be 'I hope you are well, Maria.' with a comma before 'Maria'.

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What happens if you don't use a comma in direct address?

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It can lead to confusion about who is being addressed in the sentence.

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Correct this sentence: 'Goodbye Sam.'

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The correct sentence is 'Goodbye, Sam.' with a comma after 'Goodbye'.