Comma Rules #4, #5, and #6

Master comma rules for appositives and direct address with this practice worksheet!

Comma Rules Recap! Comma Rule #4: Use a comma to separate a city from a state. Ex: Middletown, NJComma Rule #5: Use a comma when directly addressing someone.Comma Rule #6: Use a comma to separate additional information from the rest of the sentence (this is called an appositive). What is the correct definition of an appositive? non-essential information that can be removed because the sentence will still makes sense essential information that cannot be removed because the sentence would not make sense. non-essential information that cannot be removed because the sentence would not make sense. Which of the following sentences is an example of an appositive? Yesterday, we had breakfast, lunch, and dinner. After the spring, I will start my life guarding class. My teacher, Mrs. Smith, just celebrated her birthday. Which of the following sentences is an example of directly addressing someone? Logan was very tall. Logan, you are the tallest in this class! I thought I was tall, and then I saw Logan! Which of the following locations is properly puncutated? New Providence, New Jersey New, Providence, New, Jersey New Providence, New, Jersey Please sort the following sentences by clicking on them and selecting the proper answer from the drop down button. Incorrect Vintage a seltzer brand, is my favorite drink. The University of South Carolina is in Columbia South Carolina. The New York Giants a professional football team have only won one game this year. Mary can you please pass me the bread? Pardon me Mr. Jones can I have extra help? Ugh Steven, stop doing that! Where should we go for dinner Cora? Trenton New Jersey is the capital of the state. Keating my son is two years old. Lorna, a rottweiler mix is black and tan. Next year, I am moving to San. Francisco California. Correct Coca-cola, a soda company, is loved by many Americans. There are beautiful white sand beaches in Capitva, Florida. Kobe Bryant used to play for the Lakers, a pro basketball team in Los Angeles. Dana Point, California is one of my favorite vacation spots. George, the dark haired boy, smiled at the little dog as he crossed the street. Lauren, you did an outstanding job! Do you know what time it is, Lucy? Layton, you are just the most thoughtful! Abner, the black Labrador, weighs 120 pounds! Danielle lived in Middletown, New Jersey originally, but has since moved to New York City.