7.7 Commas in a Direct Address

7.7 Commas in a Direct Address

Direct Address

Speaking directly to a person and using that person’s name.

Use commas to set apart the name from the rest of the sentence.

• Ben, let’s build a playhouse.

• We’ll put it behind the garage, Ben.

• Do you think, Ben, we can build it in a day?

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

• I think we can Ben.

• I think we can, Ben.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

• Please, Ben, draw a plan.

• Please Ben, draw a plan.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

• Ben help us clean up.

• Ben, help us clean up.