Commas and Clauses | How to Use Commas with Independent & Dependent Clauses in English

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  • čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
  • Learn how to use commas and clauses in this English Writing Essentials lesson on important punctuation rules. We'll learn about comma usage with independent and dependent clauses and how to use them properly, depending on the placement of the clause. Comma placement is very important in English so readers can clearly distinguish the purpose and meaning of your sentences.
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    A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. An independent clause can function as a standalone sentence. A dependent clause must be joined by an independent clause to function as a sentence. We join two independent clauses together with a comma plus a coordinating conjunction. If a dependent clause comes before an independent clause, we must use a comma after the dependent clause.
    Take the quiz at the end of my lesson to practice more!
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    Chapters:
    00:00 - Intro
    - What are Clauses?
    - Independent Clauses VS Dependent Clauses
    - Commas with Independent Clauses
    - Commas with Dependent Clauses
    - Commas and Clauses Quiz
    - Quiz Answers
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Komentáře • 43

  • @SparkleEnglish
    @SparkleEnglish  Před rokem +4

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  • @gene4094
    @gene4094 Před rokem +9

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  • @epsilon-5494
    @epsilon-5494 Před rokem +9

    Without teachers like you, we wouldn't know how to write correctly. 🙂

  • @upphoo3946
    @upphoo3946 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Now I totally understand how to use commas in clauses , thanks to you❤❤

  • @ArtemHahauz-nm7bk
    @ArtemHahauz-nm7bk Před 3 měsíci +1

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    @Sofia10106 Před 3 měsíci +2

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    @mazherkhan594 Před 3 měsíci

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    • @SparkleEnglish
      @SparkleEnglish  Před 3 měsíci

      You are so sweet. Thank you for your kind words! 😍

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    @brianabroderick4444 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much! You are a great teacher!

  • @recordes.5729
    @recordes.5729 Před rokem

    Tomorrow I have a grammar test about this, and this class really helped a lot, you teach very well, I'm Brazilian, I got an 8/10 I think, I think in my test I'll get a 9.

  • @Sofia10106
    @Sofia10106 Před 3 měsíci

    I've learned alot from you. Really, thank you! ❤
    I have two questions 🙏
    Are these sentences correct?
    1. I visited many places: England, Rome; Italy, Madrid; Spain.
    2. " If you study hard," said my mother, " you or You will succeed."

  • @Hondalover3000
    @Hondalover3000 Před rokem +1

    Great lessons as always! Keep it going teacher!
    Side question and second time asking: Is there such a thing as perfect punctuation, or is it just something from the perspective of the speaker/writer?

  • @sweetlikeme
    @sweetlikeme Před rokem

    You are a wonderful teacher.

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    @CoronaVirus-uy1cw Před 7 měsíci

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    @jermaineward7905 Před rokem

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    @JohnWayson-dj3qw Před rokem

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    @sureshjayasree Před rokem

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    @pao5320 Před rokem +1

    10/10

  • @abhilashpaul3528
    @abhilashpaul3528 Před rokem

    I got nine out of ten correct. Thank you so much for posting these tutorials.

    • @SparkleEnglish
      @SparkleEnglish  Před rokem

      Great job!

    • @abhilashpaul3528
      @abhilashpaul3528 Před rokem

      @@SparkleEnglish thank you for this tutorial. Can you please make a video for the right and wrong usage of hyphens for compound words?

  • @williamruy9350
    @williamruy9350 Před rokem

    Thanks

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    @sureshjayasree Před rokem

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  • @DavidinMiami
    @DavidinMiami Před rokem

    Do I need that comma after "beat," or should I remove it? Listen to my invigorating beat, tapping on your vibrating windowpane.

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    @user-sl3xo2xm5k Před 6 měsíci

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    @pepi12xbr Před měsícem

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  • @nimcoismaacil7033
    @nimcoismaacil7033 Před rokem +2

    Please😢we need Compound complex centences.

    • @SparkleEnglish
      @SparkleEnglish  Před rokem +1

      I have a video on that! Here you go: czcams.com/video/ZNzIFP8Rq3s/video.html

    • @nimcoismaacil7033
      @nimcoismaacil7033 Před rokem

      @@SparkleEnglish thank you very much.
      Could you please share with us Mobility Job as well. I would really appreciate if you could 🙏💕

  • @ImranKakar-zt5pm
    @ImranKakar-zt5pm Před rokem

    10/10😊

  • @user-hq7vt8rw5k
    @user-hq7vt8rw5k Před 6 měsíci

    Anyone help please :
    How to change the clause from dependent to an independent one.
    This one:
    Whenever I feel happy. 😢
    Anyone please help.

  • @jamesscott1711
    @jamesscott1711 Před rokem

    If people watch your videos, their English will improve.

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    @ZoharaDeBarisDomingos-ee6dt Před měsícem +1

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  • @lawandayounger
    @lawandayounger Před 7 měsíci

    10/10