Commas in Direct Address

[Anja]

I probably covered this before, but it bears repeating.

Use comma to set off a name, an endearment term, a nickname, a person's title, or anything that you are addressing directly.

Mike, there's a cow in the garden.

Where are you going, my girl?

No, Your Honour, I have no idea.

Good morning, coffee. Good to see you again.

Thank you, friends, for the wonderful gift.


Again, ANYTHING (any noun) you are addressing must be set off by commas, even in titles of songs or books or in poetry.

Goodnight, Irene
Ah, Wilderness! (Eugene O'Neill)

Oh, March, come right upstairs with me,
I have so much to tell!
from Dear March, come in! by Emily Dickinson.

You left me, sweet, two legacies ...
In a poem by the same name, by Emily Dickinson.

[oursilverstrands]

I probably covered this before, but it bears repeating.

Thanks, Ann. I agree, at least for me.


Lillian

[Athayde]

Thanks, Ann

Eneida

[cgalmond]

I probably covered this before, but it bears repeating.

Thanks, Ann. I agree, at least for me.

And for me as well they are my downfall and spelling!
Lillian

[oursilverstrands]

Hmm. Puzzling. I don't remember posting anything about spelling problems...head scratcher.


Lillian

[Shann]

I think I've solved the mystery! Picture me rubbing my hands together and laughing maniacally! Muhhaamuhaaha (teehee is just way more me!)
So originally, Lillian quoted Ann. Period, but then cgalmand quoted Lillian, but she added the extra line about spelling in that same box between Lillian's line and signature.
So Ann said: I probably covered this before...
Lillian wrote: Thanks Ann, I agree.
Then Cgalmand wrote in the quote box: and for me as well, they are my downfall and spelling!
Then after some white space Lillian's name showed up in the signature. I'm going to try to replicate it in next box.
No worries though cgalmand, things like that happen. Just remember if you use the quote box to put your line underneath the box!
Now normally, I wouldn't go to such detail to solve a mystery, but it's 3 am, I'm still exhausted from my son's wedding but can't sleep, and I love a good mystery. Hmm, apparently even mediocre ones! Teehee.

[Shann]

I probably covered this before, but it bears repeating.

Thanks, Ann. I agree, at least for me.

And for me as well they are my downfall and spelling!



Shann is brilliant! Teehee
Lillian

See how I put words in Lillian's mouth!

And it's nice to see you back on the forums cgalmond. I think it's been a couple of years. back

[HelenIrvin]

Thanks for the post with examples, so much clearer.

[oursilverstrands]

I have to believe, Helen, that you are talking about Ann’s original post. After her post, well...???

Lillian

[Shann]

I have to believe, Helen, that you are talking about Ann’s original post. After her post, well...???

Lillian

What my solving the mystery wasn't clear, as well as putting those unlikely words in your mouth? Teehee Love ya!