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Commas in Lists and Direct Address

Use commas to separate list items and a person being spoken to.

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In a list of three or more things, separate the items with commas. This worksheet uses a comma before the final and too. Put a comma beside the name of a person you are speaking to. That is different from naming who does an action.

Worked example

'Pack paper, glue, and tape.' lists three things. 'Mina, bring the tape.' speaks to Mina, so a comma follows her name.

A pencil, a ruler, and a book form a three-item list. Commas separate the items, including a comma before and.
A pencil, a ruler, and a book: commas separate the three items in this list style.
1. Use the stated list style.
2. The speaker asks Leo to wait. Choose the correct sentence.
3. The speaker is thanking Jo. Choose the correct sentence.
4. Here Mina is the person doing the action, not being addressed. Choose the correct sentence.
5. Separate the three colors using this worksheet's list style.