Use Commas in Addresses - 3rd Grade Writing
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Which option correctly punctuates a full address in a sentence: A) "... in Phoenix, AZ, 85001" B) "... in Phoenix, AZ 85001"?
Which option correctly punctuates a full address in a sentence: A) "... in Phoenix, AZ, 85001" B) "... in Phoenix, AZ 85001"?
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B) "... in Phoenix, AZ 85001". No comma separates state from ZIP code.
B) "... in Phoenix, AZ 85001". No comma separates state from ZIP code.
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Which option correctly punctuates the city and state: A) "Salem OR" B) "Salem, OR"?
Which option correctly punctuates the city and state: A) "Salem OR" B) "Salem, OR"?
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B) "Salem, OR". Option B correctly places a comma between city and state.
B) "Salem, OR". Option B correctly places a comma between city and state.
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Identify the correct punctuation: "Portland __ OR". Which symbol belongs in the blank?
Identify the correct punctuation: "Portland __ OR". Which symbol belongs in the blank?
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A comma: "Portland, OR". Cities and states are separated by commas in addresses.
A comma: "Portland, OR". Cities and states are separated by commas in addresses.
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Find and correct the commas: "We moved to Denver, CO, 80205."
Find and correct the commas: "We moved to Denver, CO, 80205."
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Correct: "We moved to Denver, CO 80205.". Remove the comma between state and ZIP code.
Correct: "We moved to Denver, CO 80205.". Remove the comma between state and ZIP code.
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What comma rule should you follow when writing a city and state in an address?
What comma rule should you follow when writing a city and state in an address?
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Use a comma between the city and the state. Commas separate city and state in addresses.
Use a comma between the city and the state. Commas separate city and state in addresses.
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What punctuation should you place after the state when an address appears inside a sentence?
What punctuation should you place after the state when an address appears inside a sentence?
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Place a comma after the state. When addresses appear mid-sentence, commas separate all parts.
Place a comma after the state. When addresses appear mid-sentence, commas separate all parts.
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What punctuation should you use between the state and the ZIP code in an address?
What punctuation should you use between the state and the ZIP code in an address?
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Use no comma between the state and the ZIP code. ZIP codes directly follow states without punctuation.
Use no comma between the state and the ZIP code. ZIP codes directly follow states without punctuation.
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Find and correct the commas: "I live in Miami FL 33101."
Find and correct the commas: "I live in Miami FL 33101."
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Correct: "I live in Miami, FL 33101.". City-state pairs need commas; no comma before ZIP.
Correct: "I live in Miami, FL 33101.". City-state pairs need commas; no comma before ZIP.
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Which part of this address needs a comma: "Austin TX"?
Which part of this address needs a comma: "Austin TX"?
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Add a comma after Austin: "Austin, TX". Cities and states are always separated by commas.
Add a comma after Austin: "Austin, TX". Cities and states are always separated by commas.
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Find and correct the commas: "Chicago IL" on an envelope line. What is the correct form?
Find and correct the commas: "Chicago IL" on an envelope line. What is the correct form?
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Correct: "Chicago, IL". Add comma between city and state.
Correct: "Chicago, IL". Add comma between city and state.
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What comma rule should you follow when writing the city and state on an envelope line by itself?
What comma rule should you follow when writing the city and state on an envelope line by itself?
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Use a comma between city and state; no comma after the state. Envelope addresses don't need trailing commas.
Use a comma between city and state; no comma after the state. Envelope addresses don't need trailing commas.
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Which option correctly punctuates a city, state, and ZIP: A) "Tampa, FL, 33602" B) "Tampa, FL 33602"?
Which option correctly punctuates a city, state, and ZIP: A) "Tampa, FL, 33602" B) "Tampa, FL 33602"?
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B) "Tampa, FL 33602". Option B correctly omits comma before ZIP.
B) "Tampa, FL 33602". Option B correctly omits comma before ZIP.
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Find and correct the commas: "Our school is in Raleigh NC, 27603."
Find and correct the commas: "Our school is in Raleigh NC, 27603."
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Correct: "Our school is in Raleigh, NC 27603.". Move comma from after NC to after Raleigh.
Correct: "Our school is in Raleigh, NC 27603.". Move comma from after NC to after Raleigh.
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Identify the error: "She lives in Dallas, TX." Does this sentence need another comma?
Identify the error: "She lives in Dallas, TX." Does this sentence need another comma?
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No; a final comma is not needed at the end of the sentence. The sentence is correct as written.
No; a final comma is not needed at the end of the sentence. The sentence is correct as written.
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Find and correct the commas: "My aunt lives at 9 River Rd., Albany, NY."
Find and correct the commas: "My aunt lives at 9 River Rd., Albany, NY."
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Correct: "My aunt lives at 9 River Rd., Albany, NY.". This sentence is already correctly punctuated.
Correct: "My aunt lives at 9 River Rd., Albany, NY.". This sentence is already correctly punctuated.
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