Colons and Semicolons

[@johane4764]

I wish Maria all the best in life.

[@green_razor8569]

I saw this comment and I made my decision; I liked this comment at 12 am. If anyone sees this comment could you tell me if this would be a correct way of using the semi? Thanks

[@zizipi]

@@green_razor8569 rewatch the video.

[@shahzebali9747]

Hahaha

[@allylotv8778]

i cant stop laughing

[@antoniopimentel8589]

Me to.

[@chloezaffran3552]

This is such an imaginative and original approach to punctuation; I love it!

[@JOKBO1]

As a programmer, semi colons ARE my life.

[@ailithic5448]

Honestly how else could we close out statements only to find you left one out and it has ruined an entirely different line of code

[@kawaiiobama8079]

JOKBO1 :D

[@Kitsune_Dev]

Lol, relatable!

[@volfegan]

Python doesn't care about semicolons. But colon are still imporant there. But then I use js and PHP more than Python.

[@JOKBO1]

Then you can relate with the adjustment period when going to or coming from Python. I really wish Python had them as well then I wouldn't have to think about it every time I switch.

[@jamesfalconer269]

One is for a winky face, one is for a normal face

[@niokemayo4949]

True XD

[@shahir4561]

James Falconer that is not right

[@w1nnfield]

Shahir Ahmad Rahimi r/wooosh

[@ahuman4294]

; )

[@neptunenik7549]

Lol

[@Groovebot3k]

As an amateur writer I love this so damn much: I strive to be as descriptive as possible in my prose while still flowing smoothly, and it isn't always as easy as I wish it was. Thank you for giving me words (and punctuation) to internalize!

[@jonathanthomas2247]

Damn…. If ever I give a compliment again, I want it to be this genuine.

[@cup_check_official]

When I was a kid, my English teacher looked my way and said, "Name two pronouns." I said, "Who, me?"

[@Sed-the-great]

Software Man omg dude for the past two month ive seen you everywere in every channel i watch i find u their

[@OnerousEthic]

I wish I could give you two thumbs up for that!

[@flyhigh9944]

Software Man I like ...

[@ujustgotpwned2008]

Lol not even your joke but okay.

[@StandingLeaf]

Da bum tss!

[@ClassiKell]

This is gorgeous; punctuation is such a turn-on. I think the experience of hearing or reading poignant or profound punctuation is like a beautiful dance: not anticipated but swept away by the rhythm and feeling. Thanks for all you create and share

[@asdfqwertA]

This video was beautiful, informative, and therapeutic; a discussion which allows us to think about how aspects of language shape and drive our own lives.

[@hd4100]

I would really like to say this helped but it confused me even more.

[@hyoriittai5411]

I feel stupid for not knowing how to use a semicolon I've watched 4 videos at least

[@rich9929]

@Healer Tone that was clever

[@simplistic8186]

@@hyoriittai5411 is that killua

[@hyoriittai5411]

@@simplistic8186 yes, yes it is.

[@abdellrahmanv2w440]

Well Same here

[@timelessthee]

Finally, grammar and emotional intelligence collide.

[@niokemayo4949]

True actually.

[@tnqrazaxn8820]

Lmfao

[@daddyleon]

This is me: for years I had these thoughts too! Although never so eloquently expressed; people always seemed a bit caught off guard, even annoyed by my use of colons and semi-colons - as well as my use of other types of punctuation. It was such a struggle for me, that -after a while- I found it very difficult to have any sense of how to use them anymore; it felt as if I had unlearned a part of language; unlearned, repressed, a part of myself: a part of my personality; playful use of language and punctuation, but still intentful, while content with the grey messiness of translating speech and thought to writing.

[@mrbrown30238]

That's the coolest display of acrobatic picturesque lyricism.

[@theschooloflifetv]

What are your attitudes to grammar? How are you with colons and semi-colons? Join us in the comments below or we have a discussion going on right now on our app available free here: goo.gl/TGUKax

[@skullplayz6876]

Get a life make ur mama own the channel bruh

[@kaustavmajumdar7572]

Combining the two most enjoyable subjects I have ever come across, this channel keeps schooling. Thanks for great vid and that drilling animation bit really sums up the quality of this channel: DEEP.

[@Maracujakeks]

The semicolon is slowly disappearing; it had me rather melancholic.

[@volfegan]

semicolon are not disappearing on programming for sure.

[@allocater2]

Ironic, because colon would have been more fitting for the logical rigidity of programming.

[@eruyommo]

Yeah,ironic. But colon was already used. So they needed both.

[@distinctloafer]

steff Shut up man; you're making no sense.

[@MrOldMiguel]

There are only four things I want to do with a semicolon; writing lists is not one of them.

[@gigglysamentz2021]

Thanks a lot for explaining this ! I often have trouble with semi-colons; I basically used them when I wasn't sure whether to use a comma or a period. It kind of works. And is enhanced by the fact it's called a "period-comma" in French XD

[@ReD_2022]

English as a language always makes me want to learn more ways to express myself! These videos are top quality and makes me happy I'm subscribed to you guys!

[@SidRo1113]

All of my teachers growing up absolutely hated semicolons, because they found it hard to tell if someone had used it correctly. It’s easier to tell if someone understands the use of a colon because if what they right isn’t a fact after the colon then they are clearly misunderstanding it. Semicolons, like you said, link ideas together that can be related but aren’t a definitive. Because if this, I haven’t been allowed to use semicolons in my school work, and now find it hard to write with them.

[@mustertherohirrim7315]

You can move onto 'if' and 'of' next; if you like.

[@ThatGhostly_Reaper]

This deserves more likes; for some reason, I imagined his voice as James Bond reciting the script.

[@Davotheledge]

'The Semicolon, by gently linking ideas together, invites reflections and interesting juxtapositions.' Wow, so well stated. I tend to use them a lot, particularly in close proximity to comma (as shown near the end of the vid).

[@clarapilier]

English is not my native language, so when I read the words colons and semicolons, I thought it was a video about a**holes and the semi a**holes in one's life.

[@azuregriffin1116]

cp1925 brilliant.

[@leahgreene5880]

I'm not sure how much you care about grammar, but fyi neither the semicolon nor colon were used correctly in your sentence. The semicolon should've been a comma and there shouldn't have been any punctuation where you put the colon.

[@clarapilier]

I knew I made mistakes. Haha. Thank you. Fixed it. ;)

[@roblox6199]

English isn't my native language too, but I still understand it.

[@mahsammdz9340]

Omg ur so cute :-*

[@Julika7]

I've never thought of comparing colon and semicolon. In German these two punctuations aren't named near. It's clear that a semicolon is between a full stop and a comma.

[@CouchLord1]

First time you properly start using a colon or semicolon in your college papers is around the same time you awe your classmates in peer reviews.

[@kmk1225]

Couch Lord1 i am by no means smart but everyone I know have been using semicolons since they were 14 haha

[@makeitbetterx33]

Can confirm. No one uses them right in college papers lol

[@anamariakitty]

I was really angry today and this video showed up. In 2 minutes everything was calm and beautiful again. How is this even possible? Again, thank you so much for being here in my times of despair :)

[@S-Alghafri]

Using two different colors to differentiate between semi-colons and colons; is an idea of a genius!

[@_-_-_-_-_-_617]

This is the first time anybody has explained the difference of a colon and a semicolon to me it was surprisingly useful.

[@karenlowe4412]

What a great idea to remind us of the significance of what we never really understood to began with; therefore we went through life asking ourselves which one do I use: semicolon, colon, comma, or just a damn period.

[@Dayglodaydreams]

I just love the way Botton pronounces colon and semicolon. The British English he learned is so much different phonetically than American English.

[@Pancakiii]

That was so eloquently explained. I, personally, love semicolons as well.

[@BRNxyz]

I so much needed this; Thank you. This is the best channel in YT: quality content. However, semicolons look beautiful over colons.

[@Technowiz900]

In five minutes you did what my English teacher could not; thank you for your work.

[@alfakamal3957]

Colon: A punctuation mark that is used to divide a sentence

[@Marnexed]

My dude's animations are off the chart. On a serious note amazing video.

[@daisyboi]

I would like more of this punctuation content never really understood the difference between them until I saw it explained so clearly

[@7Dimensi0ns]

This is it! Semicolons deserve so much more love for the fantastic function they possess! I have always gotten complaints from teachers in school that my sentences are too long and that I should use more full stops; in my defiance I just continued using multiple commas and semicolons. For me a sentance is the totality of a thought, not in the grand scale of a philosophical concept but rather a meaningful thought in context. I don't think we really think with full stops most of the time, I suggest that we think with commas, semicolons and abrubt endings and beginnings.

[@AscendedMasculine]

Koh-lohns Sounds like an Star Trek alien race 😂😂 Can't unhear

[@StanjeBrojila]

Try to compensate with an inverted thoron pulse through the plazma manifolds.

[@amenamaster8904]

the editor needs a raise ASAP

[@nicholasjames1101]

Genius is an education, without a teacher in a mumbled sentence. Thankx for explaining, something Christ's College, C anterbur, with it'spomp, never shared with it's students, in the 1980's. Bravo, for now!

[@AAAl3x]

Best explanation on the internet! Very concise, and clear.

[@Degjoy]

I have been waiting for this video for over 2 decades! I love School of Life!!

[@kailaskurup9995]

I thank this video and the comments section; they both helped me understand how to use semicolons and colons!

[@MicaiahMarty]

Had I had this channel as my secondary school teacher I would have loved english.

[@nl7247]

So clever! Using grammar and punctuation to explain life. Thank you for the intellectual explanations.

[@niyatibharucha]

I love love love how this is animated.

[@elijahragland8498]

always thought the world needed more colons and semi colons.

[@thomasedgerley7453]

Turning a grammatical specificity to a philosophy on predictabilities, good work!

[@ramizkarna3970]

This is grammar served on a philosophical plate; I like the combination. Also, really impressed by the video: its animation and the narrative voice. (I am sure I nailed the use of semicolon and colon....)

[@amybean1607]

I love this! My job relies on using grammar correctly, so it was super informative AND aesthetically pleasing to watch

[@AFord1981]

That was probably my favourite School of Life video so far; I am very interested in the relationship between philosophy and language. ;)

[@CLEANDrumCovers]

Loved this one. The relationship between language and psychology.

[@dchristensen777]

Another great video! It first glance, it looked like it was about punctuation. As I thought of it further it, refers to the way people view life.

[@ThePl4ya]

My favorite part and the one that made me most understand is when he said "semicolons are related but not entirely dependent" 3:28

[@rrrube]

I cannot begin to explain for how long I‘ve needed to find a good differentiation like this one.

[@8523wsxc]

My uncle had colon surgery.

[@kristianjensen5877]

At least it wasn't only semi-colon surgery - that only has a 50% chance of succeeding.

[@energetica346]

At last I understand. Many words can be part of a listed item. Thank you so much for your clear explanation and beautiful voice.

[@maheenFahad]

This video is soo informational keep up the work

[@biakahmar9171]

This video gives me insight on conjunction, related words; however, i already know about colon; independent clause and dependent clause

[@tinad8561]

Thank you. I am surrounded by people who had that English teacher, the one who believed that semicolons should never be used and taught (apparently) thousands of students...

[@coreycox2345]

Thanks. I have never read the writing and thought, "excellent use of the semicolon; I might do it now.

[@gustavsjokvist2668]

The best animation I've seen on the channel yet! Amazing!

[@gregovorian]

This is a wonderful love letter to the semicolon; I also love semicolons.

[@husna7876]

I like your :video, calm voice, struggle, and the way of editing

[@marthasolomon7997]

Finally...someone who understands my love of semi colons, I feel seen

[@janeangl1423]

Thank you so very much; this is soothing for my literature soul: emphasising the importance of a semicolon.

[@local9701]

My thanks for bring clarity on the difference between the two.

[@TofranBohk]

I'm still unsure as to when to use which punctuation.

[@SidRo1113]

Tofran Bohk colons : is for a fact and semicolon ; is for a describing one thing that could contribute to a statement If you had a feeling for example (easiest way to use a semicolon) it would be: Jim was sad; it’s nearly fall. This suggests that the change in season isn’t the ONLY reason Jim is sad, but is one reason. It suggests that Jim might not know the other reasons for him being sad, but knows that one of them is because of Fall.

[@stevenglansburg856]

I went to the store and had a great time; I bought groceries and batteries. I went to the store and I picked up: batteries and groceries.

[@vapidrabbit198]

don't even bother with it. just put periods at the end of the sentence...

[@SockOrSomething]

@@stevenglansburg856 I think you can only use a colon after a complete sentence so it would probably be. I went to the store and picked up some things: batteries and groceries.

[@nagarzi81]

So glad someone finally did this.

[@bala9869]

You're voice makes me wanna study for hours dude.

[@williamatkinson4520]

Thank you! Im fresh 21 and ready! :) have a good day everyone!

[@ck2d]

That quote with the string of semicolons - they were used the same was one uses commas in lists, but used when the individual items already have commas, so as not to confuse them. The semicolons in that quote did not have them implication you delineated.

[@GabrielKnightz]

Loved the quick pace.

[@AleneRay]

Brilliant video! Please do one on the difference between affect and effect, it still puzzles me to this day.

[@epsech]

You made me feel feelings and learn things. Y'all rock.

[@satnamo]

We are friends from the beginning: we share grief and ground and gray dread; we even share the sun. We do not speak to each other, because we know too much; we are silent to each other, we smile our knowledge at each other. Are you not the light for my fire ?

[@kaustavmajumdar7572]

Maria sounds very much like a telenovela character tho

[@evamarek5205]

Hmm, I think this video is about either making a short bold statement or broad gentle exposé about one's situation whatever it may be. Regardless, I hope Maria and everyone else watching this video is doing as well as possible. Greetings from Canada. 🇨🇦

[@sincerelyv8264]

I've never been more in love with an informative video. 💘✨

[@nsbd90now]

I really like these videos. I joined. Two bucks a month is a great deal for something like this.

[@CGKOFC]

bro is in love with semi colons

[@felicitysandral4740]

Love it! More punctuation and grammar, please!

[@omshroff5474]

great explanation; loved it

[@toji6856]

I really enjoyed this critique! The semi colon must be the story of my life 😂😂

[@luluandmeow]

Brilliant, I love William James' quotes

[@TON-vz3pe]

I liked this video a lot; It explained such a confusing topic with ease.

[@oceanwonders]

If you're unsure how to use a semicolon, remember this: both of the parts that a semicolon separates must be able to stand alone as sentences. Example: "One is for a winky face; one is for a normal face." A period (full-stop) would've worked too. There are plenty of good articles online about when & how to use semicolons.

[@MohammedAhmed-wb2ux]

Please make more grammer lesson in philosophical manner such like that. I am very keen to see your work.

[@isra_dlg]

The animations and content in this video are amazing. Made me think a lot of a good example for the use of the semicolon ; couldn't find any.

[@disortedgoddess]

never had appreciation semi colons so much until now haha. thankyou for this video

[@mohamedhassnajaj7141]

thanks i am having quiz tommoro and you make the things better for me 😊

[@herculesrockefeller8969]

The semicolon has always been my favorite punctuation mark, if one can have a favorite. I agree they seem to be disappearing, much to the detriment of all.

[@nikolaradakovic5050]

Beautiful, the best explanation of semicolon and colon ever :) . Thank you Alain

[@novalynnleilashea]

I absolutely love this video! Most of my college peers could use this info.

[@nicolefermor]

I have no idea why no one taught me this when I was taught how to use colons. I've seriously been misusing them for years now.

[@BigLarry37]

Please make more content like this; thank you.

[@bolivar1789]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful lesson! From now on, I definitely like the semi colon better! But I must say that we should be very grateful for having something like a colon too :- ) Because even if it is just for a second, it gives you the kind of security and certainty that you will never find in life. How interesting that in Greek, you use semi colon as a question mark. Does anybody know why? I have always wondered... By the way, what a great concidence: one of the latest episodes of Malcolm Gladwell's excellent podcast " Revisionist History" is entirely dedicated to semi colon! The episode is called: " Divide and Conquer, The complete unabridged history of the world's most controversial semi-colon" I don't want to give away the story, but what they are talking about is still an issue and it could change the U.S' history in some ways. So don't miss it! It seems that Shakespeare liked semi colons a lot too. Especially when he thought about death I guess... 1. As flies to wanton boys, are we to the gods; they kill us for their sport. ( King Lear ) 2. The sense of death is most in apprehension; and the poor beetle, that we tread upon, in corporal sufferance feels a pang as great as when a giant dies. ( Measure for Measure ) 3. Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once. ( Julius Caesar ) 4. Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues we write in water. ( Henry VIII ) 5. " Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears; I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him. The evil that men do lives after them; The good is oft interred with their bones". ( Julius Caesar ) ( Himmmm. I am not sure If I agree with this one; indeed the good remains too, right ? At least we must hope so. ) 6. Present mirth hath present laughter ; what's to come is still unsure. ( Twelft Night ) But this one by Jonn Donne is my favourite: "No man is an island , entire of it self; every man is a piece of the Continent, a part of the main; if a clod be washed away by the Sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a Promontory were, as well as if a Manor of thy friends, or of thine own were; Any Man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankind; And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee"

[@jodicompton5561]

Hi Lua, I always like to see your comments on SoL videos. I"m by no means a Shakespeare scholar, but I think a certain amount of punctuation was added by later scholars. His original folios aren't known for using a lot of punctuation and stage direction; probably because he was right there with the actors in rehearsals, and a lot of that information was just conveyed through conversation. (ps that is a legit semicolon in the second sentence. I'm a semicolon addict from way back)

[@bolivar1789]

Hello Jodi! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain! I didn't know that. How interesting...Nice to meet you. Have a nice day :- )

[@GabrielRodriguesYT]

What's the difference between dashes and semicolons?

[@miguelmejia9154]

Gabriel Rodrigues The dash stops temporary the flow of the sentence to inroduce information or describe what's being talked about even when it is not necessary or related.

[@williamchamberlain2263]

Nice definition Alejandro M. ! You can also use a pair of dashes around a clause to add information without slowing the flow of the sentence, like parentheses but less aside-y.

[@elaksandra]

Alejandro M. You mean when the dashes enclose a sentence - like this - which is different than when they do not enclose a sentence - rather, they separate parts of an oration.

[@GabrielRodriguesYT]

Thanks!!

[@GabrielRodriguesYT]

It got me confused because the semi-colon also adds new information; nevertheless, I understand what you're saying. :)

[@jithinjs8708]

Thank you

[@KingOfTheBeyond23]

I needed this in high school.

[@thecalculusnook406]

I believe I have just watched a movie; the more I listen, the more fascinated I get.

[@WhiteSpatula]

I feel confident I’ve been using them correctly now. Thanks. What I can’t get past is the long hyphen. Linking the last word of a thought with the first word of a sidenote or example (?) just pinches a nerve in my language center. I can’t abide it. I just can’t. I always add a space both before and after - without which I’d go mad, I tell you, MAD! I suppose then, I’m doing a service for my fellow beings. Um.. You’re welcome. =^} -Phill, Las Vegas

[@cbercber2385]

helped a lot. Can wait to ace the SAT grammer section