2. commas - they do more than add a pause. Ob
commas - they do more than add a pause.
Used to separate items in a list (a ; is used for long information)
Used to combine two points.
Add extra information.

3. List (semi-colon for longer items) Ob
List (semi-colon for longer items)
I bought eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese that is extra tasty yet bitter; semi-skimmed milk from the back isle; and ketchup.
Combining two points:
I wanted to join the army. However, I had asthma so I couldn’t.
Adding information:
The animals, in the Disney film, all sang “hakuna matatta".

4. Add the comma in the correct place:
1. In five minutes the building will be closed.
2. When I get home I am going to brush my teeth.
3. Until I reach my goal I will not stop working.
4. If I get a new job I will be very happy.
5. To become an astronaut it takes much hard work and determination.
6. Because she is only twelve she is not old enough to drive.
7. I visited Florence Italy last summer.
8. The hurricanes hit Tulsa Oklahoma and Destin Florida.
9. Daniel Garrison a farmer wakes up very early.
10. Tanner my teacher is wearing a gray shirt.
11. The car a 1967 ford mustang is very fast.
12 When school ends today at 3:15 p.m. we will play football.

5. Add the comma in the correct place:
1. In five minutes the building will be closed.
2. When I get home I am going to brush my teeth.
3. Until I reach my goal I will not stop working.
4. If I get a new job I will be very happy.
5. To become an astronaut it takes much hard work and determination.
6. Because she is only twelve she is not old enough to drive.
7. I visited Florence Italy last summer.
8. The hurricanes hit Tulsa Oklahoma and Destin Florida.
9. Daniel Garrison a farmer wakes up very early.
10. Tanner my teacher is wearing a gray shirt.
11. The car a 1967 ford mustang is very fast.
12 When school ends today at 3:15 p.m. we will play football.