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In this video, we will discuss the function of and rules for the semi-colon in English writing. Students will learn how and when to use this punctuation mark properly and effectively in their academic writing.
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This guy is all about simplicity. He saved my life on my finals!!! thank you!!
Definitely the most detailed "How To Use A Semicolon" video I've found on UA-cam so far; you've earned yourself a new subscriber.
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For some bizarre, but funny reason, this came to my mind:
Has anyone ever seriously thought about the character, "semi-colon" since "semi" means half, or 50%? _Seriously._ *Why* is it called a "semi-colon" ["half-colon"] anyway? The bottom 'comma' portion clearly uses more space than the the upper, 'colon' [plus SPACE] part therefore *it's MORE than just 'semi' [half]* ? Shouldn't it be more accurate to call it a "comma plus dot," or, a "dotted comma" like we say, "dotted 'i'?"
So glad I found this site; the best I've seen.
I love your production values and simplicity.
I got confused from the lonelyisland semicolon video, so I'm glad this exists. Thanks!
You did a wonderful job at explaining and examples. Thank you so much!
I got ''advanced high'' on my writing test, thanks.
That's great!
Sorry for answering you late, I was studying for my checkpoint.
Thank´s a lot, now I have another elective to choose from!
This is awesome ! Thanks so much.
That is really great, straight to the point.
Great explanation on how to use the semicolon.
What an amazing teacher!
great class !!
Thank you.
This is clear n concise on the comma. Thank you.
Thankyou. Please continue doing the video like this.
Thank you very much and you are absolutely a super hero.
loved it ,Thanks a lot.
Great lesson but I suggest you use a different color for each example and a different one to highlight the target point like the semicolon in this video. Thanks abunch
Thanks for your useful lecture.
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fantastic video!
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You are awesome; thank you for this. Ha ha, I know that's a fail; but really, thanks!
Thanks for the video
You should make more vids I finally understand👍🏼👍🏼
Best semi colon video
Thank you so much *-*
Great for psat and sat studying Awsome!!!
Thanks!
Thank you.
Thank you for your well articulated videos. I'm struggling with the following sentence: 'In the class that I present, I am often asked this question, "What are the details?"' Should this be '...that I present; I am often asked...'
derek hendrikz No, you can't use a semicolon there because "In the class that I present" is not an independent clause. It is a phrase (in the class) and a relative clause (that I present), and alone would be incomplete. It is dependent on "I am often asked ..." in order to be complete. So the comma is correct.
Thanx Shaun - absolutely love your clips - well done...
thanks, a nice video.
thanks;for the video;I now know how to use semicolons;thanks.
Great , you will get 1000000 likes.
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Could I use a semiclon before the "and" in the last item of complicated lists?
I have a question regarding the "complicated list" portion of the video.
Why are you not using a comma or semi-colon to connect the last two items in the list?
Ex: Vancouver, British Columbia; Toronto, Ontario; Calgary, Alberta and Montreal Quebec.
Vancouver, British Columbia; Toronto, Ontario; Calgary, Alberta, and Montreal Quebec.
Vancouver, British Columbia; Toronto, Ontario; Calgary Alberta; and Montreal Quebec.
I always thought if a list contained three or more items you had to use a comma.
Ex: I bought eggs, bread, milk, coffee, and cereal.
I bought eggs, bread, milk, coffee, and cereal.
Does this rule change when using semicolons and complicated list?
Ex: I bought eggs, for the cake; bread, for sandwiches; milk, for the milkshakes; yogurt, for the chicken; and olives, for the pizza.
+Corey Phelps I think you got the idea.
+Corey Phelps This part bothered me as well. Good to know I'm not the only one that pointed it out.
+Corey Phelps That is called an Oxford Comma. The Oxford Comma is an optional comma before "and" at the end of the list. It is optional and not mandatory.
+Smrt English That's right. It's optional! And by the way, in other languages, like Spanish, that comma is not used at all. I guess, in general, it depends on your personal preferences.
What about the oxford semicolon on those complicated lists of items?
In the 'complicated list', I feel the need to use a final semi-colon prior to the 'and' that precedes the last item of the list. Would this be an Oxford semi-colon? :-)
Thanks; however I'm certainly not new to English, but over the years I've made my English ''parallel wording'', it is compared to art, while this language is consequently conceit wording utilized by people that attempt to communicate it; yet English could be extraordinarily multiplex, or have a simplification; Therefore you need to grasp the idea of how English actually works, an make it your own, or you won't get the point.
Do excuse my taking the the very first steps at using commas. I need to work on this . Still. I love to know.
The link to the exercises provided keeps leading me to a dead site. Is there another link that can be provided?
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You don't use the Oxford comma. I haven't seen many who don't. Interesting.
is semicolon always followed by a subject?
My mother likes beans; I like rice.
My mother hates dogs; one bite her as a child.
Last night someone stole from our neighbor's house;however, they found our later who it was.
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Man..why are all your examples so depressing lol. Ryan is terrified of dogs; had a traumatic experience with one when he was a child. Sandra sounds like a dying cat, etc lol