Mastering Commas in Addresses

What is the primary reason for knowing your own address?

• To order online

• For emergency situations

• To visit friends

• For school records

What is the term used for the address in the upper left-hand corner of an envelope?

• Sender's address

• Return address

• Recipient's address

• Mail address

What is the purpose of the return address on an envelope?

• To identify the sender to the recipient

• To make the envelope look official

• To ensure the letter can be returned if undeliverable

• To increase postage costs

What should you do if you don't know your address?

• Guess it

• Memorize it

• Ignore it

• Ask a friend

Where should a comma be placed in an address between city and state?

• Before the city

• After the state

• No comma needed

• Between the city and state

What must be capitalized in an address?

• City and state

• Zip code

• All proper nouns

• Only the street name

What does the zip code in an address help with?

• Decorating the letter

• Making the address longer

• Identifying the recipient

• Narrowing down the location

In a sentence, where do you place commas in an address?

• Before the street and after the state

• No commas needed

• After the street and city

• Only after the state

Why are commas used in addresses?

• To make the address look longer

• No specific reason

• To separate different parts of the address

• To confuse the postal service

What is your homework assignment related to address formatting?

• Write a letter to a friend

• Email the teacher your address correctly formatted

• Create a new address for your home

• Draw a map of your neighborhood