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English Grammar & Punctuation : What Is a Semicolon?

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Uploaded by on Nov 21, 2008

A semicolon is used when a writer wants their reader to take an extended pause. Bring two independent clauses together by using a semicolon with help from a certified tutor in this free video on punctuation in the English language.

Expert: Paige Carrera
Bio: Paige Carrera is a certified tutor for both Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties in the Tampa Bay area of Florida.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

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  • WHOOOO!!!! English Grammar!!

    I (personal pronoun) watch (verb) your videos (second person pronoun) all (adj.) the (definite article) time (abstract noun) , You Rock! (declarative statement)

  • Thalia dances very well; furthermore She can sing well enough too.

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  • i cannot understand what does she mean:(

  • So it's for a dramatic pause?

  • @josemandiaz Wouldn't "you rock!" be exclamatory? I'm pretty sure that something like, umm "the cat was brown." would be declaritive. Correct me if I'm wrong though

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