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vixeris (addressing one person)vixeritis (addressing more than one person)
Commas are used to separate the items in a series of three or more things. A comma is also used to separate coordinate adjectives. A comma is also used to set off quoted elements.
Semper tecum (when addressing one person)Semper vobiscum (when addressing more than one person)
The sentence does not demonstrate proper comma usage. A comma should be placed after "break" and "vacation" to separate the independent clauses. The revised sentence would be: Many students anticipate spring break, but Luis looks forward to winter vacation more.
Non deficies (when addressing one person)Non deficietis (when addressing more than one person)
Should you put a comma before a person's name that comes at the end of the sentence, Miss Smith? A comma represents a slight pause. Speak your sentence with and without a pause just before the person's name. As you can see, a slight pause belongs there. Therefore, a comma belongs there. The purpose of punctuation is to make your sentences more readable. A comma makes the sentence more readable and easier to understand when spoken out loud. The two are almost one in the same.
Latin can express this a direct command using the imperative voice, or as a wish (i.e., "may you live forever") using the subjunctive mood. The latter is probably more idiomatic.In the imperative:vive in aeternum (addressing one person)vivete in aeternum (addressing more than one person)In the subjunctive:vivas in aeternum (addressing one person)vivatis in aeternum (addressing more than one person)
The literary term for addressing an absent person is "apostrophe." It involves directly addressing a person, object, or abstract concept as if they were present and able to respond. This technique is often used to convey strong emotions or to make a point more dramatic or personal.
When addressing a person directly, always use commas: "See, John, I told you that we'd get along." When clarifying a unique person's name: "My grandmother, Mary, will meet us at the restaurant." Following their title, or before a more formal title: "Chief Physician, John Mark, M.D., argued that the resources were inefficient."
If the word "and" separates a list of two items, do not use a comma. If the word "and" separates a list of three or more items, use of the comma is a matter of style. For example: Mary and I went to the store -- do not use a comma. Mary, Joe, and I went to the store -- use of the comma before "and" is optional. If you are writing for a business or other institution, you should refer to their style manual to determine their preferred usage. If you are doing a school assignment, refer to your English text book or ask your teacher for their preferred style.
Mister or Madam Chairman, or for a more inclusive term, Sofa-Person.
"Come home" in Greek is "Ελάτε σπίτι" (Eláte spíti) for addressing more than one person or "Έλα σπίτι" (Éla spíti) for addressing one person.