4 Semicolon Rules in English | How to Use Semicolons

Learn 4 semicolon rules in English to master your punctuation skills! In this lesson, I'll teach you the 2 most common uses of semicolons and then teach you 2 less common uses. I'll also discuss alternatives and how to avoid making comma splices. You can order my 16 Basic Punctuation Rules eBook: https://sparkleenglish.podia.com/basic-punctuation-guide You'll learn about using semicolons between independent clauses, before conjunctive adverbs, in complex lists with commas and even after coordinating conjunctions (in rare cases). At the end of this lesson, we will have a short quiz to test your knowledge! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Rule 1: Use a semicolon to join two independent clauses 01:37 - Comma splices 02:07 - Alternatives to semicolon 02:50 - Rule 2: Conjunctive adverbs/transitional phrases 04:01 - Rule 3: Complex lists with commas 06:28 - Rule 4: After coordinating conjunctions (RARE) 09:05 - Quiz 10:00 - Answers 👩🏼‍🏫 LEARN MORE: • Common English Errors: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw14MM5ez_6VYDnRuNB1X6AfYLFyGbOjH • Punctuation Lessons: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw14MM5ez_6V_zoj1pFKd6jrewpA5_k2e • Grammar Lessons: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw14MM5ez_6XOhq3uIRFb2Nf-t3WtNxHH ✨ SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SparkleEnglish/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkleenglishesl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparkle.english