semi colons

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    • What punctuation mark is the focus of this video?
      Semicolon
    • How many marks are awarded for spelling, punctuation, and grammar in the GCSE English exams?
      16 marks
    • What is assessment objective six in the GCSE English exams?
      Technical accuracy in spelling, punctuation, and grammar
    • What are the two sides to mastering spelling, punctuation, and grammar?
      No mistakes and crafting usage for effect
    • What does the speaker refer to semicolons as?
      The king of punctuation
    • What does Kurt Vut say about semicolons?
      They show you've been to college
    • What is a common mistake people make when using punctuation between two complete sentences?
      Using a comma instead of a semicolon
    • What is the correct way to connect two related complete sentences?
      Using a semicolon
    • What must be true about the sentences on either side of a semicolon?
      They must be complete sentences
    • What constitutes a complete sentence?
      It contains a subject and a verb
    • What is an example of a verb in the sentence provided?
      Wears
    • Can semicolons be used with conjunctions from the FANBOYS list?
      No, they cannot
    • What is a compound sentence?
      A sentence with two complete clauses
    • What punctuation is used to separate clauses in a compound sentence?
      Comma
    • When should semicolons be used in a list?
      When items are complete sentences or contain commas
    • What is the purpose of using semicolons in a list?
      To avoid confusion with commas
    • How many semicolons should you use in an exam piece of writing?
      Two or three
    • When is it suggested to use a semicolon in your writing?
      In your opening paragraph
    • What impression should you aim to make on the examiner with semicolons?
      Show you know how to use them
    • What are the key points about using semicolons?
      • Connects two related complete sentences
      • Cannot be used with FANBOYS conjunctions
      • Acts as a super comma in complex lists
      • Should be used sparingly in writing
    • What are the common mistakes when using semicolons?
      • Using a comma to separate complete sentences
      • Using semicolons with conjunctions
      • Overusing semicolons in writing
    • How can semicolons improve your writing?
      • Clarifies relationships between ideas
      • Enhances readability in complex lists
      • Demonstrates technical accuracy to examiners