How To Use A Semicolon Correctly

The semicolon has prime real estate on your keyboard, but most of us are stumped how to properly use this punctuation. Here's how to use it correctly.

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[Lydae_guy]

I once did not know how to use a semi colon; I didn't see it often. However, I was willing to watch this because I wanted to learn how to write more proficiently. Thank you Tech insider; this helped me write essays more proficiently, and professionally; it also helped people read my essays easier, and better. I know this video is old, and you won't see this but thank you.

[thestargazer]

I use semicolon only in Java programs.

[nicosmind]

; I use a ; semi; colon; incorrectly sometimes.

[JesusMeza]

I already knew this but I also use it for this




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[Tiig]

I like how they describe it with a traffic light. Very informative and interesting!

[ufopilots]

I'm Greek, the semicolon is used as a question mark in our language.

[sapnupuas]

This is the correct way of using it
;)

[superawesomecaptainmcfluff]

You guys really trolled yourself. Seriously wtf Tech Insider?
1:01 ”But semicolons should never go before a coordinating conjunction, like and, but, or, or so. That's a comma spot.”
0:38 ”The members of the Beatles are John, guitar; Paul, vocals; George, lead guitar; and Ringo, drums.”
You used a semi-colon before ”and (Ringo)...”.

[fqami]

I'm beginning to be obsessed with this channel; I've been watching it all day!
Did I use the semicolon right? ;D
I meant what I said though! This channel has great, well explained content!

[hunterhenryk]

A semi-colon can be followed by a conjunction ("and") in a list of items that use commas, such as in the list of Beatles you used as an example at the beginning of your video.

[battyhumor]

Many comments are including semicolons; a good way of showing they've watched the video and are attempting at using it correctly, which is quite polite.

[nica]

0:52 the dancing semicolons were the center of attention lol

[sanjithtamballa]

I have a writing test next week, this is really useful

[JohnK-mn]

finally a better way of understanding how to use semi colon. This will help me will my essays. Thank you!

[jabir]

I didn't know how to use a semicolon;fortunately this video helped me.

[Pfyzer]

YES!

Now i can finally ACE my English TEST!!!!

[Defines]

Just picked up the semicolon recently; it's very useful, and under-utilized.

[alyssapopovtls]

The meteorologist predicted that it would rain today; therefore we had to cancel our trip to the beach which left me feeling a bit crestfallen.

[ajmalnajath]

this video wasnt meant for python programmers.

[alyssapopovtls]

I never thought in my wildest dreams I would learn how to properly use a semicolon in a sentence; thank goodness that all changed after watching a few tutorial videos and reading several grammatical books. Still, I have a lot to learn.