How to Use the Comma- part 1: conjunctions (and, but, etc.)

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Punctuation is an important aspect of writing. To score high on the IELTS or TOEFL essay, you will need to have strong punctuation to help your reader get to your ideas easily and clearly. In this video, we look at the rules for using, or not using, a comma with coordinating conjunctions, such and, but, or, so, yet, and so on. Learn how to present lists and series, how to create compound subjects and predicates, and how to create compound sentences correctly.
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@windwardwind5539
@windwardwind5539 2 жыл бұрын
He uses his time to do these vids god bless you
@brigithrivas40
@brigithrivas40 6 жыл бұрын
PLEASE DO PART 2!! COMPLEX TOPIC, BUT YOU EXPLAIN IT SO WELL! THANK YOU!
@frankatsccdu8272
@frankatsccdu8272 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you a lot for such an advanced grammar lesson Mr.Adam. I always thought that my English is good, but after watching this video I’ve found out how much more I got to improve. I’ll keep it up, rewatch this video, and move to the next parts straight after mastering this one. Thank you again!
@isabelnavarro6611
@isabelnavarro6611 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam. A lot to take in and digest. Looking forward to seeing the next video on this subject. Thanks
@nickrobinson2023
@nickrobinson2023 3 жыл бұрын
A very useful tutorial for both seasoned writers and the rest of grades. Once again you nailed it, and you explained it in a very clear manner. Thank you very much. You are everything a teacher/tutor should be.
@Peanuts-g9k
@Peanuts-g9k 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Adams for your great work; I can't explain how your videos changed my way of writing. You are awesome. God bless you man
@khybermomand4061
@khybermomand4061 6 жыл бұрын
It was helpful lesson as always, Thanks Adam. God give you long and always bless you.
@GayipovFarrukh
@GayipovFarrukh 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. You are the one of the best teachers I know and your lessons are the BEST. Thank you very much.
@jupel
@jupel 3 жыл бұрын
Finally, I figured out difference between compound and complex sentences. Thanks a lot
@lwnaALiraq
@lwnaALiraq 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mr. Adam for making this video
@piedadlorenserrano196
@piedadlorenserrano196 6 жыл бұрын
Woooo excelent video teacher. In my opinion the right of the comma is very important to improve our writing.
@salamayad8757
@salamayad8757 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Adam, you are so detailed and give a lot of examples, however, I should watch it again to master it.
@mariamkinen8036
@mariamkinen8036 4 жыл бұрын
The best of your work, Adam! Thanks. Different structure coming. Use a comma
@marouanemansouri4580
@marouanemansouri4580 3 жыл бұрын
bro, your videos are phenomenal; I seriously think that your explanations are the best. I really wish you all the best and I hope this new channel would prosper and grow more than the other one.
@ghoulachafik7086
@ghoulachafik7086 5 жыл бұрын
Great video and plain explanation. Thank you Adam.
@mariela3329
@mariela3329 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for always creating a video lessons it's very much helpful
@bhaveshmaisuria597
@bhaveshmaisuria597 4 жыл бұрын
I have seen any video on this topic for the first time. It is really very insightful and helpful for me.
@haymara2000
@haymara2000 2 жыл бұрын
Great work Adams. You did an outstanding high level class. You made it.
@dmytropadusenko5845
@dmytropadusenko5845 6 жыл бұрын
On the top! The amazing work!
@rakeshkumarmadella7955
@rakeshkumarmadella7955 5 жыл бұрын
Simple superb! Adams your are really doing great work. I am a voracious, avid reader have lot of word at my command. I have superior vocabulary but due to lack of writing skills I can't express it in writing. I am very passionate about words. I am logophil(word lover). Now I want to be amazing writer. Thank you so much for this video. I am writing sentences in excel to the understanding so far I wrote 75 sentences.. now your video have lot of clarity.
@ayushpatil4001
@ayushpatil4001 6 жыл бұрын
This is exact what i was looking for. Thanks Adam
@SamaBRJ
@SamaBRJ 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch for your great videos. I have been a big fan of you since a very long time ago. I would be greatful if you upload part 2 and 3 of Comma rules. 😊👍
@PraveenKumar-ro3jy
@PraveenKumar-ro3jy 5 жыл бұрын
Sir, I love your way of teaching.
@aliratuoluremi8978
@aliratuoluremi8978 6 жыл бұрын
Emma always teach to understand.Great
@viviam
@viviam 5 жыл бұрын
What an amazing class! Thank you for all the videos including this one, which will be essential for me to improve my writing for IELTS. It would be awesome to also learn more about the dash use to emphasize something in a sentence - and if it is recommended to the IELTS writing. :)
@adanvazquez5663
@adanvazquez5663 3 жыл бұрын
He is great, isn't he? I love he explains everything clearly.
@rassameepana9416
@rassameepana9416 2 жыл бұрын
@ronenr1405
@ronenr1405 6 жыл бұрын
What a great teacher 👨‍🏫
@daaamn6403
@daaamn6403 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, it was so helpful. Could you please check the below sentences?: 1. It is well-known that fast food contains mostly sugar and fat rather than vitamins and minerals, which our bodies require to operate normally. 2. Secondly, the lack of essential nutrients in fast food increases abnormal cell mutations, which can lead to cancer. 3. There were 5 of them, but by 2017, only 3 of them left operating. Thank you
@janet5053
@janet5053 2 жыл бұрын
I am always having the problem how to use comma, and when to use it. But now I’m released. Thank you very much.
@TEDIELTS
@TEDIELTS 6 жыл бұрын
Great video. The serial comma (or Oxford comma) is the best. :)
@mumtazhamid
@mumtazhamid 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, restlessly waiting for remaining parts. KARACHI PAKISTAN
@mariamkinen8036
@mariamkinen8036 4 жыл бұрын
Adam, I thank for your work. The comma I still need to internalise, but I'm getting there. An example sentence. On account of (their) trying to hypnotise me, I got two doctors dismissed from their posts.:One a psychologist the other a GP. Would love to study
@dkg4657
@dkg4657 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. This video is so helpful.
@saradavila7535
@saradavila7535 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam. You are an amazing Profesor
@ottojoey
@ottojoey 4 жыл бұрын
Adam makes it so easy to understand.
@matthewribnick4249
@matthewribnick4249 3 жыл бұрын
GREAT video - thank YOU !!!
@pearlromero5526
@pearlromero5526 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir Adam..
@omaimaaboulfotouh
@omaimaaboulfotouh 5 жыл бұрын
Haven't you released the 2nd video yet? Because I am looking for it and unfortunately, can't find it.
@doheesoyoungsmomkim4804
@doheesoyoungsmomkim4804 3 жыл бұрын
So helpful :) Thanks!
@hamzaelfadli6715
@hamzaelfadli6715 6 жыл бұрын
I have a big problem with camas very usefull video hope there will be another part for the dot,thank you.
@princekashyap6766
@princekashyap6766 6 жыл бұрын
Best video till date Commas are the most confusing Waiting for the next part
@kaushalkathiria2312
@kaushalkathiria2312 5 жыл бұрын
Exceptionally Great video and truly eye opener 👌👌👌
@dhams2525
@dhams2525 6 жыл бұрын
You are an amazing teacher. Thank you for your genuine efforts to deliver impeccable English.
@yenbui4600
@yenbui4600 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. It's really useful.
@hawaslianas
@hawaslianas 3 жыл бұрын
That was a very useful video thank you so much
@whanbootsri5257
@whanbootsri5257 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much handsome teacher .It's helped me a lot.
@mariamkinen8036
@mariamkinen8036 4 жыл бұрын
Lot of stuff to immerse in but very good stuff. No comma. This is useful.👍🏻
@apexcool1119
@apexcool1119 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you are good. In the example of The retreat costs include accommodations, all meals, and local transportation but not flights or taxes. No need comma before but because avoid comma when connect clause and phrase
@ellyreads4886
@ellyreads4886 6 жыл бұрын
I always watch your videos the day they are released, but I had to prepare for today exam, Phonetics :). Thanks, dear Mr. Adam for focusing on the Comma, they sometimes get really confusing.
@mrchrisknight315
@mrchrisknight315 5 жыл бұрын
Where is video 2? Not made yet? You make great videos by the way.
@hamadaabbas6555
@hamadaabbas6555 3 жыл бұрын
Adam thanks for the lesson
@rshad4ever
@rshad4ever 6 жыл бұрын
please I need part 2 and 3 as soon as possible because my TOEFL exam is so close please :")
@funtoayenakin5753
@funtoayenakin5753 5 жыл бұрын
This is so good Wow!.
@alimd4358
@alimd4358 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation of comma to us
@alaeajzannay9978
@alaeajzannay9978 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot ADAM
@asmasiddika3268
@asmasiddika3268 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing punctuation video.
@elouardisamia233
@elouardisamia233 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you soooooooooo much!
@CcCc-vb8uk
@CcCc-vb8uk 2 жыл бұрын
thank you very much sir god bless you keep going the good work
@yandaneelu
@yandaneelu 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam, Thanks a lot for your videos. Can I have the link for 3rd part as I've failed to find the same. Thank you
@fadymagdy7587
@fadymagdy7587 5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant as usual. Are there any other parts for that?
@nastaranzareie8151
@nastaranzareie8151 6 жыл бұрын
it was really useful. tnx
@nahedsoliman6509
@nahedsoliman6509 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@margarethrossini9900
@margarethrossini9900 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Is Part 2 available?
@dalalihssn7922
@dalalihssn7922 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot 🙏🙏🙏
@user-mo4kx9oe7f
@user-mo4kx9oe7f Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@wshsushs-8y37
@wshsushs-8y37 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam
@hasanimran340
@hasanimran340 4 жыл бұрын
thank you sir.
@venkatm5443
@venkatm5443 4 жыл бұрын
awesome!
@souadomhiba5144
@souadomhiba5144 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you teacher
@soroushm9820
@soroushm9820 5 жыл бұрын
you're a gift
@Sports7-u6b
@Sports7-u6b 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sir
@clr905
@clr905 4 жыл бұрын
This guy is dope as hell.
@rababouktati2720
@rababouktati2720 4 жыл бұрын
hi adam i realy thank you so much for all your videos and i want to say that if you could do more execises
@nadeemqasmi2262
@nadeemqasmi2262 4 жыл бұрын
Smart teaching . Sir make videos on all punctuation
@intom1639
@intom1639 6 жыл бұрын
Could you create a playlist for this series?
@sergeyp6544
@sergeyp6544 6 жыл бұрын
Hello Adam! Thanks for lessons! Would you not be so kind to explain me several things? I can't figure out how the structures be/was/were+ infinitive works.For example in a subjunctive mood(condition)
@learnenglishwithhamid
@learnenglishwithhamid 4 жыл бұрын
Adam, you always say ' write to the top'.
@sanaullah9967
@sanaullah9967 3 жыл бұрын
Karachi to receive heavy rain on Friday, Saturday: MET office. Is COMMA used correctly in the above sentence?
@drnaz2939
@drnaz2939 6 жыл бұрын
What a great teacher and best lesson as tips for testing on Engvid. Thank you God bless you always.
@rajmanie970
@rajmanie970 3 жыл бұрын
Hi sir. What websites can I practice English punctuation and capitalization? I will appreciate the assistance. Thank you
@himanshusingh2621
@himanshusingh2621 6 жыл бұрын
thank so much your valuable video guru ji adam would you mind what is the difference between to and than in comparison please explain me one again thank you so much from india .
@williamoverly1617
@williamoverly1617 4 жыл бұрын
Commas are critical to clarification in comprehension. The classic example: "Count out one thousand two hundred and seventy. " (Count out 1,270- or count out 1,200---and then 70 separately.) The comma before "and" makes a significant difference. Technical writers especially are notorious for failing to use commas when clarifying meaning.
@giovannapena2247
@giovannapena2247 5 жыл бұрын
Does anybody has the link of the following parts of the video ? I can’t find them in the list of his videos. Thanks!
@Abu-Aley
@Abu-Aley 4 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pKhzl5aGpqvVg5s.html
@meow_meow8216
@meow_meow8216 3 жыл бұрын
Hello! Thank you so much for your videos. I have a question though. "In the past, schools encouraged boys to pursue engineering and they encouraged girls to pursue the arts" - I still can use a comma here, can't I? Or because of it being a compound I can't? Then why we used a comma in "...they must be native born, and they must speak all the country's official languages..."?
@josejoao1621
@josejoao1621 2 жыл бұрын
Can we use a serial coma to solve the "compound problem", at the middle of the essay, even if initially we did not use it?
@SpiritedHeart94
@SpiritedHeart94 2 жыл бұрын
When it comes to commas I tend to overuse them, so I have what I like to call “Shatner syndrome” in my writing because of it. This video was extremely helpful, so hopefully it won’t be so bad now. 😅😂
@balgtr4425
@balgtr4425 5 жыл бұрын
super!
@boopme100
@boopme100 3 жыл бұрын
Should there be a semicolon after departments or after such as in paragraph at 4:31 minutes into your video.
@traynewbee5525
@traynewbee5525 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam, this is very useful. But the problem is I'm afraid my professor is not familiar with the comma usage either... ;D
@arkapravag
@arkapravag 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for your video. I have a question. You mentioned, the sentence "General, along with his officers, will attend the ceremony." has a singular subject. Does it mean when the same sentence will be used in the present tense, will be based on the singular subject also, i.e. "General, along with his officers, is attending the meeting now."?
@elvst3331
@elvst3331 4 жыл бұрын
Arka Prava Ghosh yes
@mariamkinen8036
@mariamkinen8036 4 жыл бұрын
We need to stick with what it is that we want. An embedded noun/ relative clause. ?
@justgonegaming307
@justgonegaming307 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a question: Do you use a comma after the words "so" and "well" when you start with these on sentences? Also, do you place a comma after "obviously" when it's used this way: He attended the graduation yesterday, and them obviously attended the ball afterwards. Please respond. Thank you so much for your time and for the video.
@justgonegaming307
@justgonegaming307 3 жыл бұрын
@DANIEL GHEIASVAND What do you suggest?
@Neil-iu5wo
@Neil-iu5wo 5 жыл бұрын
Can't find part two :(
@iqraumar3808
@iqraumar3808 5 жыл бұрын
plz adam upload part 2 of this subject
@syaefulanwar3798
@syaefulanwar3798 Жыл бұрын
- A and B - A, B, and C (NAmE) - A, B and C (BrE) - A, B, and C and D - C and D, A and B - A, extra information; B, extra information; and C, extra information - independent clause, and independent clause - ...: subject verb and verb. (Compound predicate) - ..., extra information - ..., extra information, ... - subject(X) verb(X) object/complement, and subjet (Y) verb(X) object/complement » subject(X) verb(X) object, complement*, subjet(Y) object/complement. [*The comma is there to avoid confusion] » subject(X) verb(X) object/complement, while lother similar subordinating conjuctions subject(Y) verb(Y) object/complement. - A, along with/as well as together with somebody, ... - both A and B - all/none/one of A, B, and/or/or C - either/neither A or/nor B -independent clause, FAN BOYS independent cause FANBOYS: 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so' -
@TripsandFeasts1
@TripsandFeasts1 3 жыл бұрын
Is the serial comma the same as an Oxford comma?
@mariamkinen8036
@mariamkinen8036 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you , Adam. So you can separate two items with, and? As far as i 'm using the right term? ...encouraged boys to pursue engineering ,and girls the art.
@japhetanciado7999
@japhetanciado7999 3 жыл бұрын
yup. the sentence will be now compound predicate. encouraged boys to pursue engineering ,and girls the art. if you just type girls the art,it wont make sense since it is a dependent clause.
@jhoannamariedemesa168
@jhoannamariedemesa168 4 жыл бұрын
May I respectfully ask if the use of commas in the following sentences is correct? I know that we only use comma when the subordinating conjunction begins a sentence; whereas, no comma is applied when the SC is used in the middle of a sentence. But I was told by some professors that sometimes this rule is not applicable, especially for parenthetical elements. 1. The physical opening of schools will depend on the risk severity, pursuant to guidelines of the Department of Health. 2. The Secretary is authorizing the holding of Saturday classes, through the conduct of. . . 3. The learning intervention shall formally open in August, while the program duration… 4. Marissa went to the party, though she would see her former lovers. 5. The students decide to play computer games, when they can use their free time meaningfully. 6. I stay positive in the course of global health crises, despite the lack of support from the government. Thank you very much, Sir, for sharing your knowledge.
@djdjfjc8230
@djdjfjc8230 6 жыл бұрын
19:3 I think it should be it lets people" contact" *
@Kanti12311
@Kanti12311 4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on plurals? Like they “think”, he thinks, the use of S in these situation confuses me.
@marsanchez3117
@marsanchez3117 4 жыл бұрын
"Thinks" isn't a plural, you only have to use "thinks" with he, she or it. For example: she thinks what they can do.
@Mila_burak44
@Mila_burak44 Жыл бұрын
11:59 the drills will involve both native and non native speakers and will last 10 days. Why we don’t use comma here??
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