Commas in Addresses and Dialogue

Front

What is the purpose of commas in addresses?

Back

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

Front

How do you write a complete address?

Back

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

Front

What is the correct way to write 'Bangor Maine'?

Back

The correct way is 'Bangor, Maine' with a comma separating the city and state.

Front

What punctuation is used to show someone is speaking?

Back

Quotation marks (" ") are used to show that someone is speaking.

Front

How do you write an address on one line?

Back

You write the name, street address, city, state, and zip code all in one line, separated by commas.

Front

What is the correct format for '1234 Bulldogs Avenue Athens GA 12345'?

Back

The correct format is '1234 Bulldogs Avenue, Athens, GA 12345' with commas separating the city and state.

Front

When do you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

Back

You use a comma before 'and' in a list of three or more items.

Front

What is an example of a correctly punctuated dialogue?

Back

He said, "I will go to the store."

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing names in addresses?

Back

Always capitalize the first letter of each word in a name and the first letter of the city and state.

Front

How do you separate the street address from the city in an address?

Back

You separate the street address from the city with a comma.