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Commas with Nouns of Direct Address Katie V and Ashley M. What is a Noun of Direct Address.
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Whatis a Noun of Direct Address A noun of direct address is a name of someone directly spoken to. A noun of direct address can be used in the beginning, middle and ending of a sentence. When the noun of direct address is in the middle of a sentence it has to be between two commas.
Beginningexample: Bob, do youlikeeggs? Middle example: Didyou know, carol, thatthis sentence is a middle example? Endingexample: Is thisyourproject, Arron?
Quiz: Which one is wrong? Mother where, is my sweater? Mother, where is my sweater?
Which one is right? This, is your paper Ashley. This is your paper, Ashley.
Which one is wrong? Can you imagine, Susie, how scared I was? Can you, imagine Susie, how scared I was?