7.7 Commas in Direct Address

7.7 Commas in Direct Address

Examples:

• 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?

Direct Address - speaking directly to a person and using that person's name.

Commas are used to set off the name of the person spoken to from the rest of the sentence.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

• Dan, please walk on the sidewalk.

• Dan please, walk on the sidewalk.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

• Please, Ben, draw a plan.

• Please Ben, draw a plan.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

• I think Sandy, that the water is too deep.

• I think, Sandy, that the water is too deep.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

• It's your turn Emma to go down the slide.

• It's your turn, Emma, to go down the slide.