Commas in Addresses

Front

What is the purpose of commas in addresses?

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Commas are used in addresses to separate different parts, such as the street address, city, and state.

Front

How should a city and state be written in an address?

Back

The city and state should be separated by a comma, for example: 'Irvine, CA'.

Front

What is the correct way to write a street address?

Back

The street address should include the house number followed by the street name, for example: '720 Main Street'.

Front

Should the names of people in addresses be capitalized?

Back

Yes, the names of people should always be capitalized, for example: 'Santa Claus'.

Front

What is the correct format for writing a complete address?

Back

A complete address includes the recipient's name, street address, city, state, and zip code, all properly punctuated.

Front

How do you write the state abbreviation in an address?

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The state abbreviation should be written in capital letters, for example: 'CA' for California.

Front

What is the correct way to write a zip code?

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A zip code should be written as five digits, for example: '92718'.

Front

When should you use a period in an address?

Back

A period is used after abbreviations, such as 'Ave.' for Avenue.

Front

What is the correct way to write 'Washington DC' in an address?

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It should be written as 'Washington, DC' with a comma separating the city and state.

Front

How should 'Main Street' be written in an address?

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'Main Street' should be capitalized as it is a proper noun.