◆ Use commas to separate words and groups of words in a list. 

◆ Use a comma to separate the clauses if you begin a sentence with a conjunction or to separate groups of words within the main sentence. 

◆ Use a comma before expressions like ‘isn’t it?’ and also when addressing someone by name. 

◆ Use a comma to separate direct speech from the rest of the sentence. 

◆ Use semicolons to separate clauses. 

◆ Don’t forget to put the question mark after a question. 

## PRACTISING WHAT YOU’VE LEARNT 

Punctuate the following extracts: 

1. John was furious he stormed out of the house slamming the door behind him never again would he try to help anyone he’d gone to see Peter to offer financial aid and Peter had angrily thrown his offer back in his face surely he could have shown some gratitude now he would be late for work and he had an early appointment with an important client. 

2. The sun shone down from a brilliant blue sky the slight breeze ruffled the long grass the scent of roses was all around and the birds were twittering happily in the trees Emma who had been feeling sad suddenly felt more cheerful the summer had come at last hadn’t it while she 

