diff --git a/pep-0008.txt b/pep-0008.txt
index e4ad15d6b..5a078cfe4 100644
--- a/pep-0008.txt
+++ b/pep-0008.txt
@@ -266,10 +266,10 @@ before it.  Some examples::
 Blank Lines
 -----------
 
-Separate top-level function and class definitions with two blank
+Surround top-level function and class definitions with two blank
 lines.
 
-Method definitions inside a class are separated by a single blank
+Method definitions inside a class are surrounded by a single blank
 line.
 
 Extra blank lines may be used (sparingly) to separate groups of