Semicolon Rules: How to Use the Semicolon when Writing in English | Punctuation Essentials

Semicolon Rules: How to Use the Semicolon when Writing in English | Punctuation Essentials | ESL

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An in-depth guide on how to use semicolons when writing in English. I will teach you how to use semicolons, explain each of the three rules in detail, and show you several examples. We will go over using semicolons between independent clauses, before conjunctive adverbs, and in complex serial lists.
At the end of the lesson, we will practice using semicolons in five different sentences. Come learn all about colon usage with Sparkle English!
Video Chapters:
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?
Check out my other videos in my English Writing Essentials series below:
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► Quotation Marks Rules - • Quotation Mark Rules |...
► Apostrophe Rules - • Apostrophe Rules | How...
► Capitalization Rules - • Capitalization Rules -...
► 8 Comma Rules - • 8 Comma Rules | How to...
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@SparkleEnglish 3 жыл бұрын

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

@lynettehawken4617 Жыл бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@shahzadali9693 3 жыл бұрын

'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'.

@keniza999 3 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@slimesatisfy5503 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@EytsirhcChristye 3 жыл бұрын

Videos* Not video’s

@agatacebartowska7374 3 жыл бұрын

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

@oliviaumwali8284 2 жыл бұрын

Until I wrote my essay 😂😂😂

@Mcfreddo Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@karamjeetsingh3809 3 жыл бұрын

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*

@richardtitus-glover8951 2 жыл бұрын

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

@SShowkeen 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful words!! 💞

@timn.5029 7 ай бұрын

You're an asset to the literature community. Especially those of us with ADHD: as mentioned in my comment in your colon definition video. I too was a victim of the proverbial lazy English teacher. I'd have never know if I hadn't watched these videos while doing refresher courses to go back to college 15 years after graduating high school. What a relief.

@fepeerreview3150 Жыл бұрын

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

@hudamohammedelzehery8216 2 жыл бұрын

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

@floridaman5125 Жыл бұрын

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

@diligentsun1154 3 ай бұрын

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

@bibbles8219 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jamesb5799 2 жыл бұрын

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

@dianemouzon7602 3 жыл бұрын

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

@marief4014 3 жыл бұрын

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

@deshave5260 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@jboone4354 2 жыл бұрын

I love how simplistic these videos are.

@matthewisawesome 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the easy to understand explanation! I'll definitely check out your other videos.

@asiriwijesekara3775 Жыл бұрын

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.

@HolisticCalm 3 жыл бұрын

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

@asa9593 Жыл бұрын

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

@SparkleEnglish Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@godwinedward3410 5 ай бұрын

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

@sarojsachdeva2104 Жыл бұрын

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

@devashikajayamanna2255 28 күн бұрын

This is the second time I am watching this video. You are such an awesome teacher I have ever met. ❤

@wellingtonmiddleton3739 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sparkle. Your videos are well explained and easy to understand. I am back in the classroom again; being taught by a great teacher ☺️. Much love from the beautiful, tranquil Islands of The Bahamas 🏝️🌅🏖️🇧🇸

@D_SQ 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@alyssapopovtls9920 Жыл бұрын

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

@wilfredotrinidad1809 8 ай бұрын

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

@johneshrati6464 Жыл бұрын

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!

@buddybuddy1988 2 жыл бұрын

This was brilliantly explained ! Thanks a lot !

@nadineee_12 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Another punctuation rule that I have learned todaaaay! Thank you. Such a great teacher. ❤️

@SparkleEnglish 3 жыл бұрын

😍😍

@remazeldagirl2673 Жыл бұрын

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

YAY! Comments like this make me so happy! I love to teach and am so glad these videos have been useful!

@kenny99a123 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@j-yjyh8521 Жыл бұрын

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!

@shahowmedia35 2 жыл бұрын

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

@cinegolem9503 Жыл бұрын

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?!!? 😁

@kawakolee2096 2 жыл бұрын

Your lessons are exciting; Thank you.

@ArtemHahauz-nm7bk 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! 🥰

@elsastewart833 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation, you're a great teacher with a very pleasant voice!

@somtoonyebuchi2655 3 жыл бұрын

I like the way, you teach things in your topic.thank you ma.

@paulettethomas3127 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, for your explanation; I really like the way you teach. Thanks again

@anaacosta9860 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your Cleary class. All my answers were correct!

@ShanniBudd 3 жыл бұрын

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. 😍

@moroccoculturaltours1360 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your enlightening video 🙏🏼

@Fabsurf101 Жыл бұрын

Great examples and explanations!

@rodriguezlucy5670 2 жыл бұрын

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@rylancanmakemoorepuns1753 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really needed help with semicolons!

@margiepoulos1028 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Got them all right.

@janakagnanasekara3126 9 ай бұрын

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@reeyabasdeo7643 Жыл бұрын

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@nadineshaw8762 Жыл бұрын

Great teaching skills! Thank you

@kamalnepal2112 3 жыл бұрын

Your way of teaching is superb, and I really understood .😍

@sebastianceballosrestrepo9417 2 ай бұрын

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@albieh2563 Жыл бұрын

I am 79, and have been putting spaces after semicolons my whole llife. Love your videos.

@nghinyekamunhuphillipus7942 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for a great lesson👏👏

@Arzoovishwakarma28 2 жыл бұрын

Love from India...you are such a polite person as it shows in your explanation....keep it up.. 😀

@psalmiramondejar9653 3 жыл бұрын

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@63viet Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! Your teaching is clear and precise. ❤❤❤ 17:33

@jamafarah9135 3 жыл бұрын

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@AnnaMae3838 9 ай бұрын

I HAD ALL CORRECT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR LESSONS.

@talenthunt3910 3 жыл бұрын

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@panizhadaegh3890 10 ай бұрын

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@manushah2305 Жыл бұрын

Great explanation!

@rafiamadeo5363 10 ай бұрын

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

@SparkleEnglish 10 ай бұрын

Fabulous!

@thestone46 Жыл бұрын

Excellent teaching video; I learned a lot.

@alieusesay6470 4 ай бұрын

I got all the exercises correct 🤗. Thank you very much ❤

@prinzonic9896 Жыл бұрын

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@ayaayyad3664 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous explanation

@jamesritz7254 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this perfect explanation

@englishforre.1458 Жыл бұрын

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

@devashikajayamanna2255 6 ай бұрын

5/5 Thank you. Today I learned this lesson very well.

@juhiazim314 2 жыл бұрын

Amazingly explained 👏 👌

@user-hf2lj9qz6u 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear. Thank you.

@learningdesignstudios 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@MargaretSidique-jaiah 4 ай бұрын

Thank for this important lesson in punctuation.

@AliceEvans-jy3mo 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very. I'm studying functional skills english, and I funding had, but your teaching helping me. I'm taking my exams next month on writing : reading this will help me a lots .I will listen to all your teaching. Many thanks 😊

@SparkleEnglish 8 ай бұрын

You can do it! Best of luck on your exams next month!

@eddycuevas5130 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you very much

@kehkashannajmi7104 3 жыл бұрын

All correct; well explained.

@AMO17 11 ай бұрын

Great material.

@StephJ0seph 3 жыл бұрын

Helpful! Thank you!

@santhikakara2380 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mam . It is very full to written communication. I am from India.

@Futuredoctors99 2 ай бұрын

Thanks mam for clearing concepts ❤

@ssardar8240 2 жыл бұрын

Best lectures on grammer on whole youtube. You are awesome. Thank you so much

@SparkleEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!!

@felly5702 Жыл бұрын

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@hebaaboelkhair5929 Жыл бұрын

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@rishabwalia33 3 жыл бұрын

Much needed!

@apostlerichrich 3 жыл бұрын

I dint know rule 3!! I love your class.

@zazazouden 8 ай бұрын

I love ❤️ the way you explain this. You are an expert.

@SparkleEnglish 8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@Khaled-db6jp Жыл бұрын

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! :)