LESSON 23 GRAMMAR

LESSON: RUN-ON

SENTENCES

By: Felipe Ortiz,

Andres Romero,

Nicole Orsini

Run-On Sentences

A Run-On sentence(sometimes called a "fused sentence") has at least two parts, either one of which can stand by itself (in other words, two independent clauses), but the two parts have been smooshed together instead of being properly connected.

Typical Circumstances: A. When an independent clause gives an order

or directive based on what was said in the prior independent clause

Ex.: The country’s new government imposed an austere of taxes on the people and people didn’t like it so they rebelled and they burned down the government's house.

When two independent clauses are connected by a transitional expression (conjunctive adverb) such as however, moreover, nevertheless.

All of the artists’ masterpieces were depreciable while he was still alive, however, when he died most of his work become popular amongst many people.

Continue… C. When the second of two independent

clauses contains a pronoun that connects it to the first independent clause

Ex: It is possible to get a loan based on the equity in one’s house, he still didn’t get one.

Even though she is a wealthy woman who owns her own business, Ms. Clayton still keeps the frugal habits, that she got when poor.

Continuous of Examples: When the refugees arrived, they were indigent, had no way of getting through the day, however, managed to become success.

The old couple munificently gave money to Haiti after the earthquake, knowing they don’t have to pay for any other expenses.

His pecuniary interests in money turned off his date, she was more of the giving to charity and not so much about keeping the money.

Continuous of Examples: The recession had effected the company

so badly, they had to close it down, stop selling there product, making everybody complain.

Although he was working as a volunteer, Darrel nevertheless expected to be remunerated in some way, even though he was making no money.

Because the business is no loner solvent, the store will close next week, disappointing many people.