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BW2/3 Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
comma question
Hello, teacher.
Thank you, teacher.
Are commas necesary after teachers.
Thank you.
Thank you, teacher.
Are commas necesary after teachers.
Thank you.
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I think you mean are commas necessary before teachers, yes? If so, then most style guides recommend that you use commas when you are directly addressing someone. Here are examples: Yes, Bob, I think you are right.
- I think you mean are commas necessary before teachers, yes?
- If so, then most style guides recommend that you use commas when you are directly addressing someone.
- Here are examples: Yes, Bob, I think you are right.
- So, my friend, what should we do now?
- I believe, young man, that you are mistaken.
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I think you mean are commas necessary before teachers, yes? If so, then most style guides recommend that you use commas when you are directly addressing someone. Here are examples:
Yes, Bob, I think you are right.
So, my friend, what should we do now?
I believe, young man, that you are mistaken.
Excuse me, sir, do you have the time?
Si
Yes, Bob, I think you are right.
So, my friend, what should we do now?
I believe, young man, that you are mistaken.
Excuse me, sir, do you have the time?
Si
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Hi,
I'd like to add a cultural comment.
In N. America, it's not common to address people by their title. Most children would say 'Hello, Miss Smith' to their teacher. In an adult class, adult students would just say 'Hello'.
In my adult class, people say 'Thanks' or 'Thanks, Clive'. I get a lot of 'Thanks, Mr. Clive' and I spend a lot of time explaining that this is not
I'd like to add a cultural comment.
In N. America, it's not common to address people by their title. Most children would say 'Hello, Miss Smith' to their teacher. In an adult class, adult students would just say 'Hello'.
In my adult class, people say 'Thanks' or 'Thanks, Clive'. I get a lot of 'Thanks, Mr. Clive' and I spend a lot of time explaining that this is not
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