Honestly, I was struggling to understand the structure of the sentences, but this video helped me a lot to overcome my misunderstanding of the sentence structure. Thanks.
Yes, you can, but don't use too many semicolons. (They get annoying quickly.) Here are three scenarios when a semicolon would be a good option: (Scenario 1) When your two sentences feel like cause and effect. If you could merge your two sentences into one with a word like "because" or "as" (called subordinating conjunctions), then consider a semicolon. - I am glad that I paid so little attention to good advice; because had I abided by it I might have been saved from some of my most valuable mistakes. (Playwright Edna St. Vincent Millay) (Scenario 2) When your two sentences have similar structures and deliberate repetition. - You don't pay taxes; they take taxes. (Comedian Chris Rock) - Write with the door closed; rewrite with the door open. (Author Stephen King) (Scenario 3) When your two sentences could be merged with a comma and a conjunction, e.g., "and," "or," "but," "for," "so" (especially "but," "for," and "so"). - Go not to the elves for counsel; they will say both no and yes. (This is acceptable.) - Go not to the elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes. (This is original text by JRR Tolkien. Note the comma and "for.") Here is more about semicolons: www.grammar-monster.com/punctuation/using_semicolons.htm
Hi. I have a question. Why would you include “because” as a part of the dependent clause and not include “but” as a part of the independent clause? This was fun to watch. Thanks.
Hi, That’s a great question! “Because” is a subordinate conjunction. It is part of the clause. “But” is a coordinate conjunction. It is not part of the clause. A coordinate conjunction joins two equal elements (e.g., two adjectives, two nouns, or - like in this case - two independent clauses). I hope that makes sense. You have a sharp eye! 👍
Hello grammar monster,I have asked you a question.In the sentence,"She is under the bus'",under the bus is a prepositional phrase.Is the word under the bus an adjective phrase or adverb phrase.Please clarify..India.
Honestly, I was struggling to understand the structure of the sentences, but this video helped me a lot to overcome my misunderstanding of the sentence structure. Thanks.
Exciting and great helpful lessons from you are for both of learners and teachers, but most have not known this gem yet.
Never have i heard such a detailed explanation for this ... Thank you so much 💜
Such a wonderful explanation, I really enjoyed it and thanks again ❤️❤️
A good mix of the new with a dash of review. Thanks for another great lesson. -James
Thank you so much for your explanation. It is so clear and understandable.
That's really helpful. Thank you. Can you split a run-on sentence with a semi-colon, if the two thoughts are related?
Yes, you can, but don't use too many semicolons. (They get annoying quickly.)
Here are three scenarios when a semicolon would be a good option:
(Scenario 1) When your two sentences feel like cause and effect.
If you could merge your two sentences into one with a word like "because" or "as" (called subordinating conjunctions), then consider a semicolon.
- I am glad that I paid so little attention to good advice; because had I abided by it I might have been saved from some of my most valuable mistakes. (Playwright Edna St. Vincent Millay)
(Scenario 2) When your two sentences have similar structures and deliberate repetition.
- You don't pay taxes; they take taxes. (Comedian Chris Rock)
- Write with the door closed; rewrite with the door open. (Author Stephen King)
(Scenario 3) When your two sentences could be merged with a comma and a conjunction, e.g., "and," "or," "but," "for," "so" (especially "but," "for," and "so").
- Go not to the elves for counsel; they will say both no and yes.
(This is acceptable.)
- Go not to the elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.
(This is original text by JRR Tolkien. Note the comma and "for.")
Here is more about semicolons:
www.grammar-monster.com/punctuation/using_semicolons.htm
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Hi. I have a question. Why would you include “because” as a part of the dependent clause and not include “but” as a part of the independent clause? This was fun to watch. Thanks.
Hi,
That’s a great question!
“Because” is a subordinate conjunction. It is part of the clause. “But” is a coordinate conjunction. It is not part of the clause. A coordinate conjunction joins two equal elements (e.g., two adjectives, two nouns, or - like in this case - two independent clauses).
I hope that makes sense. You have a sharp eye! 👍
@@Grammar-Monster That’s what I thought. I didn’t want to assume. Thanks again.
6:23 i'll note it
Hello grammar monster,I have asked you a question.In the sentence,"She is under the bus'",under the bus is a prepositional phrase.Is the word under the bus an adjective phrase or adverb phrase.Please clarify..India.
It is also an adverb phrase
4:47 Isn't "your goldfish" an object? Not a subject?
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Never have i heard such a detailed explanation for this ... Thank you so much 💜