Vocative Case
The vocative case is one of the 4
main cases in modern English. The vocative case is used to indicate direct address (i.e.,
talking to somebody directly). Names in the vocative case are offset using commas.
Examples:
 Where have
you been, Charlie?
Jonathan,
do not forget your shower gel.
And that, your
Honour, concludes our case.
Interactive example:
| Do
me a favour, Kev, and
ask Tim to stop bleating about the wind.
[show me the vocative case] |
Nouns and pronouns in the vocative
case are identical to those in subjective case. However,
they should be offset using comma(s). This is why the vocative case is
distinguished as a case.
See also:
Glossary of grammatical terms
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