Quick Reference Links: 0:57 - Introduction to Semicolons 1:37 - Rule 1: Use a semicolon to connect closely related independent clauses 5:06 - Rule 2: Use semicolons between independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb 7:58 - Rule 3: Use semicolons between items in a series containing internal punctuation 12:40 - Semicolon Practice: Which of these sentences requires semicolons?

@heronescala1005

3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to order fish and he is going to order steak.(Why there is no comma before "and"mam ).

@santhikakara2380

3 жыл бұрын

I get 5 correct Mam thank you.

@shanikajacobs5992

2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your videos! I can't tell you thank you enough 😊

@sumitabhowmick1816

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mam for your precious lesson ❤️😇

@raretv24

2 жыл бұрын

@@heronescala1005 you may or may not put comma

I wish more students had a teacher like you to explain this information as clearly and easily as you have! Thanks for this site to help those who haven’t been taught this information in a way they could understand!!!🙏🏻😉

@SparkleEnglish

Жыл бұрын

You are so sweet! Thank you, Lynette. 🥰

@davemccage7918

Жыл бұрын

@@SparkleEnglishI could have dropped out of just English class in 5th grade and just watched your videos and been better for it.

@SparkleEnglish

Жыл бұрын

@@davemccage7918 Thank you so much for your kind words! 😍

@gilbertmercado3564

3 ай бұрын

I agree with you. It really depends upon the teacher.

I am a native English speak, but your video's have really helped improve my written English skills. Thank you for all the free very valuable videos you make, you're changing lives! God bless you.

@ElisabethLynn

2 жыл бұрын

Videos* Not video’s

'Comma' and ' period' were the only punctuations I knew somehow before watching your well-explained videos about the use of ': ', '-' & '; '. I am now confident to use all of them together to produce impressive writing effectively while being on-job as well as off-job. A load of thanks to you. Pls. keep loading such videos to help dummies like me - those who have still not subscribed to or watched 'Sparkle English'.

Another awesome lesson; thank you! Please cover: "how to use the dash or hyphen".

@weijunhuang2146

Жыл бұрын

Yoo

@kalkidanyishak221

Жыл бұрын

flexing your punctuation knowledge

@BeaterCollector

10 ай бұрын

What's with the 9's? I know it represents downstairs. Is that what you manifest? Not good.

I'm binge-watching all your videos. I'm truly grateful. Thanks for putting in the time to show us all these different examples than can be applicable in our daily written conversations.

@SparkleEnglish

20 күн бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful words!! 💞

This channel is an invaluable resource; and that this information is available for free makes it available to everybody!

I never realized how terrible I am at punctuation. Not anymore! Thank you so so so much for your videos

@oliviaumwali8284

Жыл бұрын

Until I wrote my essay 😂😂😂

@Mcfreddo

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

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Honestly, you’re a great teacher. You make learning so exciting.

You are really excellent. Semicolons are not that easy. But you have made it clear and easy. Thanks a lot.

You've made using semicolons so clear. Thank ypu!

I’m 54 and this taught me a lot. Thank you!

@diligentsun1154

Ай бұрын

We're the only ones, who care, anymore. They're all using Emojis, 'common core', and other nonsense. Good luck...

I love how you break these down! It very easy to understand! Thank you!

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I love this lesson; I understand your teaching. Thank you Ms. Jennifer!

I was constantly being declined for the transcriber tests. I had thought that I was doing everything correctly but infact I was making grave grammatical mistakes. So greatful to have found your channel. It really helps me a lot.

@L3onOfKings

Жыл бұрын

grateful*

Linguistics was, by far, one of my fav classes! Good for you.

Thank you so much for this. I am currently undertaking a proofreading course, and the semicolon is my nemesis. Your concise, easy-to-understand instructions have helped me to understand the semicolon and its usage.

Thanks for a well-explained and clear video about semicolons!

Thanks a tonne! An incredibly lucid way of explaining the topic.

Thanks, Sparkle! You are a true contributor to society.

@SparkleEnglish

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

I appreciate your hospitality in teaching me how to accurately and efficiently implement a semicolon; I thank you.

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This video is really valuable for me as other videos. I am learning a lot from this channel and I use these lessons to teach my students as well. Love you Sparkle English and Jennifer.

Excellent and clear lesson. Thank you for preparing so well and your interest in teaching others.

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@SparkleEnglish

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😃

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This was brilliantly explained ! Thanks a lot !

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I am subscribing because of the 10:00-12:00 segment presenting the semicolon in a "hierarchical" context. I had never seen it explained this way and really enjoyed the presentation. Thank you!

I got all correct. You're a super teacher. Thank you.

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I love these. Make one about hyphens: hyphenated words. If there are general rules that one needs to observe there, I'd very be interested to know them.

Absolutely love your instructional videos. English is my second language and as I was watching this episode it made me wish you were my teacher. 55 years have past since my attempt to learn proper English at schools and college and to the best of my recollection no one has come close to your presentation in a simple to understand. You have no idea how much I appreciate your videos and instructional techniques. 🙏

@SparkleEnglish

Жыл бұрын

This makes me SO pleased to hear, John! I would never have guessed that English is not your first English. You have an outstanding level!

Thank you, your explanations are clear and concise. Armed with this and the what you taught about commas, I hereby dub the second to last "Oxford semicolon" in the rule about divisions/associations as optional! Who's with me?!!? 😁

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I got all except # 4 wow that one was hard. I love this channel you give very good explanation on punctuation which helps me for my English 101 class. Thank you!

Thank you so much. I got it all. I used to find it difficult to follow through a class, because it'd get to a point were I can't comprehend anymore, it makes me loose interest in a class, but i followed you all through, because of your interesting class nature. Weldon

OMG I have discovered a real gem in your videos. Going through a legal transcription and many of us are struggling w/commas and other punctuation. This has been so helpful to me!!! Already watched comma one and now on to the next after this. THANK YOU.

@SparkleEnglish

Жыл бұрын

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@SparkleEnglish

3 жыл бұрын

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You have made the semi-colon use much clearer; therefore, I will feel more confident using it.

@SparkleEnglish

3 жыл бұрын

I see you found the video! Perfect use of the semicolon. 😍

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Thank you Madam for teaching about semi colon. It was a great teaching

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@SparkleEnglish

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!!

I HAD ALL CORRECT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR LESSONS.

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I'm truly in awe; you managed to clarify this confusing and complicated point as easily as pie! Thank you so much! Regards from Ukraine!

@SparkleEnglish

25 күн бұрын

You're very welcome! 🥰

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@SparkleEnglish

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words, Alan! I appreciate the support. 😊😊

Very clear. Thank you.

Excellent teacher! I've gotten all of them correct. Thank you.

@SparkleEnglish

8 ай бұрын

Fabulous!

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@SparkleEnglish

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Peggy! Well done 🤩

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@SparkleEnglish

25 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you!

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Great explanation!

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Thanks a lot ; now I can use them confidently !

@SparkleEnglish

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, Khlad! One thing important to remember is you don't need to leave spaces before the punctuation mark. So your sentence can be changed to: Thanks a lot; now I can use them confidently! :)

Awesome! Thank you very much

Thanks Sparkle .

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@SparkleEnglish

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much! 💕

@dawoodali7610

Жыл бұрын

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Thank you 👍 😊 I got them all correct. 5/5 👍

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5/5. I am studying for my teas exam. I really appreciate what you are doing. This is something i was skipped in elementary and high school.

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@SparkleEnglish

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😃

Thank you for explaining it so well, the semicolon was a mystery to me earlier. I have a few quick questions: 1. For rule 3 examples, which one would be better, using brackets+commas or semicolons+commas(the same way as you explained)? For example: Carl(accountant), Bob(manager), Sparkle(instructor) 2. As I understood, the semicolon is more about elegance than a necessity: Why would we even use it if the same thing can be expressed using other forms of popular punctuations?

Ma’am,your video is excellent; your teaching method is very simple to understand.Thanks.

@SparkleEnglish

7 ай бұрын

It's my pleasure!