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Commas, Part 4
This week and next we will continue our examination of rules for the proper use of the comma.
Rule – Use commas to set off the name or title of a person directly addressed.
Examples:
Will you, Aisha, do that assignment for me?
Yes, Doctor, I will. NOTE: Capitalize a title when directly addressing someone.
Joshua, please remember to buy lettuce.
Please remember to buy lettuce, Joshua.
Rule - Use commas to surround degrees or titles used with names. Commas are no longer required around Jr. and Sr. Commas never set off II, III, and so forth.
Example:
Al Mooney, MD, knew Sam Sunny Jr. and Charles Starr III. |
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Pop Quiz
Choose the correct or preferred sentence.
1A. The defendant has accused you Mr. Dempsey of trying to steal his credit card.
1B. The defendant has accused you, Mr. Dempsey of trying to steal his credit card.
1C. The defendant has accused you, Mr. Dempsey, of trying to steal his credit card.
2A. The injury to Robert Griffin III does not appear to be serious.
2B. The injury to Robert Griffin, III does not appear to be serious.
2C. The injury to Robert Griffin, III, does not appear to be serious.
3A. I am sorry professor that my paper is late.
3B. I am sorry, Professor, that my paper is late.
3C. I am sorry, professor, that my paper is late.
4A. Grover Washington Jr. has an appointment today with Orin Scrivello DDS.
4B. Grover Washington, Jr. has an appointment today with Orin Scrivello, DDS.
4C. Grover Washington, Jr., has an appointment today with Orin Scrivello, DDS.
4D. Grover Washington Jr. has an appointment today with Orin Scrivello, DDS.
Regarding Stubborn Stinkaroos
I received several interesting comments from readers on last week's grammar tip. Bern wrote: "The fulsome/lavish choice reminds me of a TV ad that used the phrase ‘a place to languish in’ to describe a swanky, relaxing day spa." Thanks, Bern. Well, we can only hope they now realize they've described their spa as a place to be miserable and neglected. Might they have been thinking languish meant to linger or luxuriate?
Also, a thank you to Frank D. who wrote in about the late U. S. Navy Vice Admiral Noel Gayler, Director of the National Security Agency from 1969-72. He sent the following six-word memorandum to everyone in the Agency: "Do not utilize utilize, utilize use." Bravo Admiral Gayler and may you rest in peace.
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Wordplay 
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No matter how much you push the envelope, it will still be stationery.
The cost of the space program is astronomical.
Pop Quiz Answers
1C. The defendant has accused you, Mr. Dempsey, of trying to steal his credit card.
2A. The injury to Robert Griffin III does not appear to be serious.
3B. I am sorry, Professor, that my paper is late.
4D. Grover Washington Jr. has an appointment today with Orin Scrivello, DDS.
NOTE: Answer “4C. Grover Washington, Jr., has an appointment today with Orin Scrivello, DDS,” also is acceptable but the commas surrounding Jr. are no longer required.
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