Commas with direct addresses, introductory words, and interjections
Key Notes :
Use commas to separate the name of a person being spoken to from the rest of the sentence.
Thank you, Bella.
Thank you, Bella, for your help.
Use a comma after words like yes, no, well and many others, when they are followed by a complete sentence.
Yes, that sounds great!
Use a comma after a mild interjection.
Oh, what a stunning sunset.
Learn with an example
🗼 Correct the sentence by adding one comma.
🗼 Actually F. Scott Fitzgerald had his first story printed in his school newspaper.
- Use a comma after actually, which is an introductory word followed by a complete sentence.
- Actually, F. Scott Fitzgerald had his first story printed in his school newspaper.
🗼 Correct the sentence by adding one comma.
🗼 Mrs Young have you received your invitation yet?
- Use a comma after Mrs Young, which is the name of a person being spoken to.
- Mrs Young, have you received your invitation yet?
🗼Correct the sentence by adding one comma.
🗼Luckily the librarian was able to find the book Carl had been searching for.
- Use a comma after luckily, which is an introductory word followed by a complete sentence.
- Luckily, the librarian was able to find the book Carl had been searching for.
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