All my life I have used a comma to separate so many things; however, now I can finally use the correct punctuation! This channel - the greatest teachers of all time - has been extremely helpful!
+dustin lint We're so glad you are finding our videos helpful! It really inspires us to make more videos! All the best to you in the New Year from Socratica. :)
This is the 'very' best tutorial I've seen on semi-colons... took me a while to find it on this occasion, so we need to get it "bumped up" the search results by getting more people to watch it? It certainly deserves the credit.
Specially in the science books as math, biology, physic, geometry,,,etc ; I never see the semi colon in those books. Your videos are valuable to all people who love to learn the language.
This is a wonderful little series of clips. Firstly, they are concise and free of stuffiness. Beyond that, the actual concepts behind the conventions are given in a way that gives a sure handle on the subjects.
I also think what Abraham Lincoln said was very cool! A matter of feeling. When I write and use punctuation, it is a matter of feeling. For example, everytime "I write", it feels good when I use punctuation! It is "great", when my reader, "knows" what I wish to emphasize on, and how I want to exclaim or express a sentence or thought!
Whoever selected her to voice these videos made one of the best decisions Socratica can have made. She's an excellent, beautiful, poised presenter. (But that still doesn't help me to remember when to use "whomever" and "whoever." Lol.)
thank you for this. Am I right in thinking that the Melville example is actually using semicolons to separate items in a list? The portions separated by semicolons do not seem to be independent clauses. So, he actually couldn't have used periods to break up this sentence. I just found this example confusing.
Melville could NOT have placed periods in the location of the semicolons. The word "whenever" is a subordinating conjunction, so the series of clauses he begins with is actually a list of dependent clauses. This is a different part of speech than a conjunctive adverb (however, consequently, additionally, therefore, subsequently, etc), which can be located in multiple locations within an independent clause without changing its status.
Thank you, I'd like to understand or have a example of how a semi colon and comma are different. If I receive a example that says I put a comma here, but, when I put it this way I used a semi colon. Instead of having just an example of how to use the semi colon.
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'?"
it's for elementary level, however I appreciate the initiative. it would be more helpful if you guys make video for people who are preparing for GMAT or GRE..
Melville could NOT have placed periods in the location of the semicolons. The word "whenever" is a subordinating conjunction, so the series of clauses he begins with is actually a list of dependent clauses. This is a different part of speech than a conjunctive adverb (however, consequently, additionally, therefore, subsequently, etc), which can be located in multiple locations within an independent clause without changing its status.
All my life I have used a comma to separate so many things; however, now I can finally use the correct punctuation! This channel - the greatest teachers of all time - has been extremely helpful!
+dustin lint We're so glad you are finding our videos helpful! It really inspires us to make more videos!
All the best to you in the New Year from Socratica. :)
This is the 'very' best tutorial I've seen on semi-colons... took me a while to find it on this occasion, so we need to get it "bumped up" the search results by getting more people to watch it? It certainly deserves the credit.
This is one of the more beneficial channels on TH-cam. Keep up the great work!
+Saxie81 Thank you so much for your kind comment. It keeps us motivated to make more videos! :)
Specially in the science books as math, biology, physic, geometry,,,etc ; I never see the semi colon in those books. Your videos are valuable to all people who love to learn the language.
How many people watch these videos for the grammar lesson?
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This is a wonderful little series of clips. Firstly, they are concise and free of stuffiness. Beyond that, the actual concepts behind the conventions are given in a way that gives a sure handle on the subjects.
This video was very helpful. You did a phenomenal job with your explanation! The way you used examples, quotes and phrases was great!
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I also think what Abraham Lincoln said was very cool! A matter of feeling. When I write and use punctuation, it is a matter of feeling. For example, everytime "I write", it feels good when I use punctuation! It is "great", when my reader, "knows" what I wish to emphasize on, and how I want to exclaim or express a sentence or thought!
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Whoever selected her to voice these videos made one of the best decisions Socratica can have made. She's an excellent, beautiful, poised presenter. (But that still doesn't help me to remember when to use "whomever" and "whoever." Lol.)
I absolutely love the line about knocking people's hats off.
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thank you for this. Am I right in thinking that the Melville example is actually using semicolons to separate items in a list? The portions separated by semicolons do not seem to be independent clauses. So, he actually couldn't have used periods to break up this sentence. I just found this example confusing.
The music make me feel like I should speak with a British accent. Alfred, fetch the Bentley....
You are a grammar goddess.
Thank you for the refresher lesson, and I like Abe Lincoln's reference to the semicolon; very cute!
In the Melville quote if you had put periods where the semicolons are, you would have sentence fragments.
Melville could NOT have placed periods in the location of the semicolons. The word "whenever" is a subordinating conjunction, so the series of clauses he begins with is actually a list of dependent clauses. This is a different part of speech than a conjunctive adverb (however, consequently, additionally, therefore, subsequently, etc), which can be located in multiple locations within an independent clause without changing its status.
Thank you, I'd like to understand or have a example of how a semi colon and comma are different. If I receive a example that says I put a comma here, but, when I put it this way I used a semi colon. Instead of having just an example of how to use the semi colon.
Great video! Could you make a video on the usage of the colon?
+Joseph Sanchez Great idea! Thanks so much for watching!
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the examples are clear, but I'm still not sure if I'm using it right
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Uhg; than's for clarifying that for me; now I'll be about to use them good;!
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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'?"
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Is there a semicolon fan club? There ought to be.
it's for elementary level, however I appreciate the initiative. it would be more helpful if you guys make video for people who are preparing for GMAT or GRE..
Your Patreon link covers your quote from Abraham Lincoln. You can't read the whole thing, and there's no way to exit out of it. Very annoying.
Chap means man or boy in this context, isn't it?
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The semicolon is antiquated and should be illegal.
Melville could NOT have placed periods in the location of the semicolons. The word "whenever" is a subordinating conjunction, so the series of clauses he begins with is actually a list of dependent clauses. This is a different part of speech than a conjunctive adverb (however, consequently, additionally, therefore, subsequently, etc), which can be located in multiple locations within an independent clause without changing its status.