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Commas in direct address

Always use a comma when directly addressing someone or something.

Study these sentences:

  • Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention.
    (direct address/Ladies and gentlemen)
  • People in zone one, please queue here.
    (direct address/ People in zone one)
  • It was a pleasure to meet you, Elvira.
    (direct address/Elvira)
  • Please, children, be sure to wipe your feet.
    (direct address/children)