PART ONE
ANSWERS CH. 1, EXERCISE #1
1.) Melissa, are you listening?
(This sentence would be incorrect without the Comma of Direct Address.)
2.) I want to know, God.
(This sentence would also work without the Comma of Direct Address. Suppose you were
saying that you wanted to know God personally.)
3.) Happy Birthday, Mr. President.
(This sentence would be incorrect without the Comma of Direct Address.)
4.) Let me be, Romeo.
(This sentence would also work without the Comma of Direct Address. Suppose you
wanted to play Romeo in a theatrical production.)
5.) Oh, Pops, I feel terrible!
(This sentence requires two Commas of Direct Address.)
6.) You’re mad, precious.
(In Brooklyn, “mad” is often used to say “very.” If you were trying to say someone was
very previous, you would not need a Comma of Direct Address in this sentence.)
7.) Why not, Harry?
(This sentence would also work without the Comma of Direct Address. Suppose you were
wondering why your sister wouldn’t consider going on a date with Harry.)