Hello, everyone. I had a question about simple comma usage. Hopefully, you can help.
Here is an example of the type of usage in question:
1) I'll take Bachelorette #3, Chuck.
I was speaking with a friend in chat who claims that one could make the argument that I am referring to Bachelorette #3 as Chuck. I say that it's a stretch. The sentence could be written this way, as well:
2) Chuck, I'll take Bachelorette #3.
A little clearer with regards to the target of my comment... but does that make the first example unclear or wrong? Could I, in fact, be referring to Chuck as Bachelorette #3 in the first example?
Thanks for your assistance. I've been coming here for awhile and reading, but only signed up, today. I look forward to participating when possible.
Here is an example of the type of usage in question:
1) I'll take Bachelorette #3, Chuck.
I was speaking with a friend in chat who claims that one could make the argument that I am referring to Bachelorette #3 as Chuck. I say that it's a stretch. The sentence could be written this way, as well:
2) Chuck, I'll take Bachelorette #3.
A little clearer with regards to the target of my comment... but does that make the first example unclear or wrong? Could I, in fact, be referring to Chuck as Bachelorette #3 in the first example?
Thanks for your assistance. I've been coming here for awhile and reading, but only signed up, today. I look forward to participating when possible.