Commas with direct addresses, introductory words, interjections and interrupters
Key notes :
| Commas with Direct Addresses |
We use a comma to separate the name of the person being spoken to from the rest of the sentence.
✅ Rules:
| Position | Example |
|---|---|
| Name at the beginning 🧑🏫 | Riya, please bring your notebook. |
| Name in the middle 🎯 | Can you, Rahul, close the door? |
| Name at the end 🏁 | I need your help, Mom. |
💡 Tip: Direct address = Talking to someone, not about them.
| Commas with Introductory Words & Phrases |
Use a comma after introductory words or phrases that come at the start of a sentence.
| Introductory Words (Transition Words): |
Examples: Yes, No, Well, First, Next, Finally, However, Moreover, Afterward
✔️ Examples:
- Yes, I understand the lesson. 👍
- Well, that was an interesting story. 📘
🔹 Introductory Phrases:
A short phrase at the beginning also needs a comma.
✔️ Examples:
- After the game, we went for ice cream. 🍦
- In the morning, I like to read. 🌅
| Commas with Interjections |
An interjection expresses feeling or emotion. When it starts the sentence, use a comma!
🎉 Interjections: Wow, Oh, Ouch, Hey, Hurray, Alas
✔️ Examples:
- Wow, that magic trick was amazing! ✨
- Hey, don’t touch that! 🚫
| Commas with Interrupters |
Interrupters are words or phrases that break the flow of a sentence. They must be separated by commas on both sides.
🧩 Common Interrupters:
- however
- of course
- in fact
- I believe
- by the way
- after all
✔️ Examples:
- That movie was, in fact, fantastic. 🎬
- You should, of course, complete your homework. 📚
- The show was, I think, the best of the year. 🌟
| Quick Summary Chart |
| Type | Where the comma goes | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Address | Before, after, OR around the name | Sam, you are late. / Can you, Sam, help? |
| Introductory Words/Phrases | After the word or phrase | Yes, it is correct. |
| Interjections | After the interjection | Oh, I forgot my bag. |
| Interrupters | Before and after the interrupter | It is, I believe, a good idea. |
| Memory Trick |
👉 D.A.I.I. Rule
Direct Address
At the start (Intro words/phrases)
Interjections
Interrupters
📍 → If any of these appear, a comma is near!
Let’s practice!🖊️
