StoryLab
The first video I enjoyed was the one on how to use a semicolon. I normally struggle to know when to use semicolons so that is why I wanted to watch this video. I usually write run-on sentences and I know semicolons can help eliminate this problem. I did learn that it can clarify ideas in a sentence that already has a lot of commas. Also, linking two independent clauses is a helpful way to use a semicolon. Two main rules I picked up on were: unless semicolons are use in a list, then they should only connect sentences that are related, and you'll never find a semicolon before two coordinating conjunctions.
- Early on similar groups that spoke the same language; would split into smaller groups and become isolated, creating a similar but not the same language.
- This would continue as populations grew and new places were discovered.
- Grammar and syntax are key for determining a language tree. Whether that be pronouns, numbers or kinship.
- The answer to "how many languages are there?" can be 3,000-8,000.
- The further back we go studying languages, the less and less we can find out.
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