16. Punctuation | How to make compound sentences using conjunctive adverbs
Find out how to link two independent clauses with conjunctive adverbs or adverbials. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope that it helped you discov...
26 Joulu 201810min
15. Punctuation | How to use semicolons (;) in complicated lists
Find out about the second way in which you can use a semicolon: in complicated lists, in order to create internal order and taxonomy. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE Thank you for listening ...
24 Joulu 20187min
14. Punctuation | How to link two independent clauses. The semicolon (;) acting as a conjunction
Is there a way in which we can link to independent sentences, but without explicitly explaining what the connection is between them? Visualize the union between two independent clauses as a marriage o...
21 Joulu 201810min
13. Syntax and punctuation | How to distinguish phrases and clauses. Compound subjects, verbs and objects
Do we always need to add a comma before the coordinating conjunctions of the FANBOYS? Find out in this episode. We will also explore what a phrase is, what a clause is, as well as introducing compound...
19 Joulu 201811min
12. Punctuation | How to link two independent clauses. Compound sentences with the FANBOYS
How to link two independent clauses or sentences into a compound sentence using a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS). From a semantic point of view, this would be the equivalent of having ...
17 Joulu 201816min
11. How to create emphasis and direct attention to details using colons (:)
In this episode, we will talk about "the colon". This is a very interesting piece of punctuation that can allow us to expand on ideas, to create lists, and to alter sentence structure for impact. List...
14 Joulu 20188min
10. How to build exciting, interesting sentences
Do all sentences need to follow the structure subject + verb + object, or can we design more exciting ways to express thoughts? Find out in today's episode, in which we will combine syntax and punctua...
12 Joulu 201811min
9. How to use commas with disjuncts
Commas and disjuncts. What are they? How should you go about them? OUTLINE: 1. Introduction (reviewing previous episodes): Forcing non-essential information and clauses into a sentence requires comm...
10 Joulu 20184min
