Commas revision

Commas are used to separate

parts of a sentence (they are
usually inserted before a
connective, but not always).

They are also used when lists of

adjectives are put before a noun.
They are also used on either
side of a drop-in clause.

For example:
The fierce, merciless rain lashed across his face and the wind was blowing a storm
across the sea. He found himself being thrown out of the ship, and soon enough
was in the sea, getting tossed about in the wild waves. He gasped for breath but was
immediately plunged down into deathly cold waves. The next thing he was aware of,
he was on a tropical island. The warm, calming air felt wonderful on his face and he
thanked his lucky stars the sea had saved him from certain death. The sand, which
slipped silkily through his fingers, was white and stretched on for miles.

Put the commas in where you think they should go in this passage:

Can you write what happens next? See if you can include commas
to split up sentences, in lists of adjectives and with drop-in clauses.
Answers: A small girl was walking home on a hot summers day when, quite by chance, she came
across a little house. It looked like a normal house in every way, except it was only as tall as her knee!
She knew it was probably best to walk away, but she couldnt resist knocking on the tiny, wooden door.

Year 5 English