Commas with direct addresses, introductory words, interjections and interrupters

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.
Use commas around an interrupter, which is a word, phrase or clause that adds additional, nonessential information to the sentence.
You, of course, may have a different opinion.

Learn with an example

🎯 Correct the text by inserting one comma.
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🎯 When are you returning from the medical conference Dr Davies?

  • Use a comma before Dr Davies, which is the name of a person being spoken to.
  • When are you returning from the medical conference, Dr Davies?

🎯 Correct the text by inserting two commas.
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🎯 Other people however may have a different point of view to offer

  • Use a pair of commas around however, which is an interrupter.
  • Other people, however, may have a different point of view to offer.

🎯 Correct the text by inserting one comma.
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🎯 Connor your poetry is so touching and original, and I love how it reflects your passion.

  • Use a comma after Connor, which is the name of a person being spoken to.
  • Connor, your poetry is so touching and original, and I love how it reflects your passion.

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