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What is a “run-on” sentence?

2013-07-12T04:45:07Z

Houstoncounty09: /* Usage */

Run-on sentences or "fused sentences" contain two independent clauses incorrectly joined (Hacker 200). While a [[What is a “sentence fragment”?|sentence fragment]] is an incomplete sentence, a run-on jams together two or more sentences without the correct punctuation (Faigley 579).

Two types of run-on sentences:

:'''Comma splice''':
::When two independent clauses are connected by a comma, this run-on is called a [[What is a “comma splice”?|comma splice]] (Hult 721).

:::'''Example:'''
::::I purchased most of what I needed at the store, they were out of bread.

:'''Fused sentence''':
::When there is no comma, the run-on sentence is ''fused'' (Hacker 200).

:::'''Examples:'''
::::I purchased most of what I needed at the store they were out of bread.

A run-on can be a short sentence. Just because a sentence is long, though, does not necessarily make it a run-on.

:'''Example:''' Nothing is on television I should turn it off.

== The Rules ==
Ways to avoid a run-on sentence:
# Separate the clauses with a [[How do you use a semicolon?|semicolon]] — or a colon or dash, when appropriate (Hacker 202).
# Insert a comma and a [[What are “coordinating conjunctions”?|coordinating conjunction]] between the clauses (Faigley 581).
# Turn one clause into a [[What are “subordinating conjunctions”?|subordinating clause]] (Hult 722).
# Make the clauses into separate sentences (Hacker 202).

== Usage ==
=== Semicolon ===
:If the clauses are equally important, use a semicolon to separate them (Hult 723).

::I purchased most of what I needed at the store; they were out of bread.

:A [[What are “conjunctive adverbs”?|transitional word]] might also help sentence flow and clarity (Faigley 581; Hacker 204):

::I purchased most of what I needed at the store; however, they were out of bread.

=== Comma and Coordinating Conjunction ===
:The easiest, and frequently the best, way of correcting the run-on sentence is by using a comma and a coordinating conjuction. There are seven to choose from: for, and, nor, but, or, yet (Hacker 202).

::I purchased most of what I needed at the store, but they were out of bread.

=== Subordinating Clause ===
:Another option would be to subordinate one of the clauses (Hacker 205).

::I purchased most of what I needed at the store, although they were out of bread.

=== Sentences ===
:Simply making each independent clause a sentence also easily fixes a run-on.

::I purchased most of what I needed at the store. They were out of bread.

== Links ==
*[http://www.tillyer.net/GLOW/fsi167.htm Grammar Lessons On the Web]
*[http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/runon.htm The Grammar Outlaw]
*[http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm Run-on Sentences]
*[http://www.stevens.edu/wit/grammar/run-on_sentences.shtml Writing Instruction Tutorial]

== References ==
# Faigley, Lester. ''The Penguin Handbook.'' New York: Longman, 2003.
# Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.
# Hult, Christine A. and Thomas N. Hucklin. ''The New Century Handbook.'' 3rd Ed. New York: Longman, 2005.

----
[[Composition FAQ]]

[[Category:Composition]]

What is a “run-on” sentence?

2013-07-12T04:44:11Z

Houstoncounty09: /* References */

Run-on sentences or "fused sentences" contain two independent clauses incorrectly joined (Hacker 200). While a [[What is a “sentence fragment”?|sentence fragment]] is an incomplete sentence, a run-on jams together two or more sentences without the correct punctuation (Faigley 579).

Two types of run-on sentences:

:'''Comma splice''':
::When two independent clauses are connected by a comma, this run-on is called a [[What is a “comma splice”?|comma splice]] (Hult 721).

:::'''Example:'''
::::I purchased most of what I needed at the store, they were out of bread.

:'''Fused sentence''':
::When there is no comma, the run-on sentence is ''fused'' (Hacker 200).

:::'''Examples:'''
::::I purchased most of what I needed at the store they were out of bread.

A run-on can be a short sentence. Just because a sentence is long, though, does not necessarily make it a run-on.

:'''Example:''' Nothing is on television I should turn it off.

== The Rules ==
Ways to avoid a run-on sentence:
# Separate the clauses with a [[How do you use a semicolon?|semicolon]] — or a colon or dash, when appropriate (Hacker 202).
# Insert a comma and a [[What are “coordinating conjunctions”?|coordinating conjunction]] between the clauses (Faigley 581).
# Turn one clause into a [[What are “subordinating conjunctions”?|subordinating clause]] (Hult 722).
# Make the clauses into separate sentences (Hacker 202).

== Usage ==
=== Semicolon ===
If the clauses are equally important, use a semicolon to separate them (Hult 723).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; they were out of bread.

A [[What are “conjunctive adverbs”?|transitional word]] might also help sentence flow and clarity (Faigley 581; Hacker 204):

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; however, they were out of bread.

=== Comma and Coordinating Conjunction ===
The easiest, and frequently the best, way of correcting the run-on sentence is by using a comma and a coordinating conjuction. There are seven to choose from: for, and, nor, but, or, yet (Hacker 202).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, but they were out of bread.

=== Subordinating Clause ===
Another option would be to subordinate one of the clauses (Hacker 205).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, although they were out of bread.

=== Sentences ===
Simply making each independent clause a sentence also easily fixes a run-on.

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store. They were out of bread.

== Links ==
*[http://www.tillyer.net/GLOW/fsi167.htm Grammar Lessons On the Web]
*[http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/runon.htm The Grammar Outlaw]
*[http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm Run-on Sentences]
*[http://www.stevens.edu/wit/grammar/run-on_sentences.shtml Writing Instruction Tutorial]

== References ==
# Faigley, Lester. ''The Penguin Handbook.'' New York: Longman, 2003.
# Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.
# Hult, Christine A. and Thomas N. Hucklin. ''The New Century Handbook.'' 3rd Ed. New York: Longman, 2005.

----
[[Composition FAQ]]

[[Category:Composition]]

What is a “run-on” sentence?

2013-07-12T04:43:34Z

Houstoncounty09: /* The Rules */

Run-on sentences or "fused sentences" contain two independent clauses incorrectly joined (Hacker 200). While a [[What is a “sentence fragment”?|sentence fragment]] is an incomplete sentence, a run-on jams together two or more sentences without the correct punctuation (Faigley 579).

Two types of run-on sentences:

:'''Comma splice''':
::When two independent clauses are connected by a comma, this run-on is called a [[What is a “comma splice”?|comma splice]] (Hult 721).

:::'''Example:'''
::::I purchased most of what I needed at the store, they were out of bread.

:'''Fused sentence''':
::When there is no comma, the run-on sentence is ''fused'' (Hacker 200).

:::'''Examples:'''
::::I purchased most of what I needed at the store they were out of bread.

A run-on can be a short sentence. Just because a sentence is long, though, does not necessarily make it a run-on.

:'''Example:''' Nothing is on television I should turn it off.

== The Rules ==
Ways to avoid a run-on sentence:
# Separate the clauses with a [[How do you use a semicolon?|semicolon]] — or a colon or dash, when appropriate (Hacker 202).
# Insert a comma and a [[What are “coordinating conjunctions”?|coordinating conjunction]] between the clauses (Faigley 581).
# Turn one clause into a [[What are “subordinating conjunctions”?|subordinating clause]] (Hult 722).
# Make the clauses into separate sentences (Hacker 202).

== Usage ==
=== Semicolon ===
If the clauses are equally important, use a semicolon to separate them (Hult 723).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; they were out of bread.

A [[What are “conjunctive adverbs”?|transitional word]] might also help sentence flow and clarity (Faigley 581; Hacker 204):

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; however, they were out of bread.

=== Comma and Coordinating Conjunction ===
The easiest, and frequently the best, way of correcting the run-on sentence is by using a comma and a coordinating conjuction. There are seven to choose from: for, and, nor, but, or, yet (Hacker 202).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, but they were out of bread.

=== Subordinating Clause ===
Another option would be to subordinate one of the clauses (Hacker 205).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, although they were out of bread.

=== Sentences ===
Simply making each independent clause a sentence also easily fixes a run-on.

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store. They were out of bread.

== Links ==
*[http://www.tillyer.net/GLOW/fsi167.htm Grammar Lessons On the Web]
*[http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/runon.htm The Grammar Outlaw]
*[http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm Run-on Sentences]
*[http://www.stevens.edu/wit/grammar/run-on_sentences.shtml Writing Instruction Tutorial]

== References ==
* 1. Faigley, Lester. ''The Penguin Handbook.'' New York: Longman, 2003.
* 2. Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.
* 3. Hult, Christine A. and Thomas N. Hucklin. ''The New Century Handbook.'' 3rd Ed. New York: Longman, 2005.

----
[[Composition FAQ]]

[[Category:Composition]]

What is a “run-on” sentence?

2013-07-12T04:41:59Z

Houstoncounty09:

Run-on sentences or "fused sentences" contain two independent clauses incorrectly joined (Hacker 200). While a [[What is a “sentence fragment”?|sentence fragment]] is an incomplete sentence, a run-on jams together two or more sentences without the correct punctuation (Faigley 579).

Two types of run-on sentences:

:'''Comma splice''':
::When two independent clauses are connected by a comma, this run-on is called a [[What is a “comma splice”?|comma splice]] (Hult 721).

:::'''Example:'''
::::I purchased most of what I needed at the store, they were out of bread.

:'''Fused sentence''':
::When there is no comma, the run-on sentence is ''fused'' (Hacker 200).

:::'''Examples:'''
::::I purchased most of what I needed at the store they were out of bread.

A run-on can be a short sentence. Just because a sentence is long, though, does not necessarily make it a run-on.

:'''Example:''' Nothing is on television I should turn it off.

== The Rules ==
To avoid a run-on sentence:
* Separate the clauses with a [[How do you use a semicolon?|semicolon]] — or a colon or dash, when appropriate (Hacker 202).
* Insert a comma and a [[What are “coordinating conjunctions”?|coordinating conjunction]] between the clauses (Faigley 581).
* Turn one clause into a [[What are “subordinating conjunctions”?|subordinating clause]] (Hult 722).
* Make the clauses into separate sentences (Hacker 202).

== Usage ==
=== Semicolon ===
If the clauses are equally important, use a semicolon to separate them (Hult 723).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; they were out of bread.

A [[What are “conjunctive adverbs”?|transitional word]] might also help sentence flow and clarity (Faigley 581; Hacker 204):

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; however, they were out of bread.

=== Comma and Coordinating Conjunction ===
The easiest, and frequently the best, way of correcting the run-on sentence is by using a comma and a coordinating conjuction. There are seven to choose from: for, and, nor, but, or, yet (Hacker 202).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, but they were out of bread.

=== Subordinating Clause ===
Another option would be to subordinate one of the clauses (Hacker 205).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, although they were out of bread.

=== Sentences ===
Simply making each independent clause a sentence also easily fixes a run-on.

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store. They were out of bread.

== Links ==
*[http://www.tillyer.net/GLOW/fsi167.htm Grammar Lessons On the Web]
*[http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/runon.htm The Grammar Outlaw]
*[http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm Run-on Sentences]
*[http://www.stevens.edu/wit/grammar/run-on_sentences.shtml Writing Instruction Tutorial]

== References ==
* 1. Faigley, Lester. ''The Penguin Handbook.'' New York: Longman, 2003.
* 2. Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.
* 3. Hult, Christine A. and Thomas N. Hucklin. ''The New Century Handbook.'' 3rd Ed. New York: Longman, 2005.

----
[[Composition FAQ]]

[[Category:Composition]]

What is a “run-on” sentence?

2013-07-12T04:38:39Z

Houstoncounty09:

Run-on sentences or "fused sentences" contain two independent clauses incorrectly joined (Hacker 200). While a [[What is a “sentence fragment”?|sentence fragment]] is an incomplete sentence, a run-on jams together two or more sentences without the correct punctuation (Faigley 579).

Two types of run-on sentences:

:'''Comma splice''':
When two independent clauses are connected by a comma, this run-on is called a [[What is a “comma splice”?|comma splice]] (Hult 721).

'''Example:'''
I purchased most of what I needed at the store, they were out of bread.

:'''Fused sentence''':
When there is no comma, the run-on sentence is ''fused'' (Hacker 200).

'''Examples:'''
I purchased most of what I needed at the store they were out of bread.

A run-on can be a short sentence. Just because a sentence is long, though, does not necessarily make it a run-on.

'''Example:''' Nothing is on television I should turn it off.

== The Rules ==
To avoid a run-on sentence:
* Separate the clauses with a [[How do you use a semicolon?|semicolon]] — or a colon or dash, when appropriate (Hacker 202).
* Insert a comma and a [[What are “coordinating conjunctions”?|coordinating conjunction]] between the clauses (Faigley 581).
* Turn one clause into a [[What are “subordinating conjunctions”?|subordinating clause]] (Hult 722).
* Make the clauses into separate sentences (Hacker 202).

[[File:runon.jpg]]

== Usage ==
=== Semicolon ===
If the clauses are equally important, use a semicolon to separate them (Hult 723).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; they were out of bread.

A [[What are “conjunctive adverbs”?|transitional word]] might also help sentence flow and clarity (Faigley 581; Hacker 204):

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; however, they were out of bread.

=== Comma and Coordinating Conjunction ===
The easiest, and frequently the best, way of correcting the run-on sentence is by using a comma and a coordinating conjuction. There are seven to choose from: for, and, nor, but, or, yet (Hacker 202).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, but they were out of bread.

=== Subordinating Clause ===
Another option would be to subordinate one of the clauses (Hacker 205).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, although they were out of bread.

=== Sentences ===
Simply making each independent clause a sentence also easily fixes a run-on.

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store. They were out of bread.

== Links ==
*[http://www.tillyer.net/GLOW/fsi167.htm Grammar Lessons On the Web]
*[http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/runon.htm The Grammar Outlaw]
*[http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm Run-on Sentences]
*[http://www.stevens.edu/wit/grammar/run-on_sentences.shtml Writing Instruction Tutorial]

== References ==
* 1. Faigley, Lester. ''The Penguin Handbook.'' New York: Longman, 2003.
* 2. Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.
* 3. Hult, Christine A. and Thomas N. Hucklin. ''The New Century Handbook.'' 3rd Ed. New York: Longman, 2005.

----
[[Composition FAQ]]

[[Category:Composition]]

Sandbox

2013-07-12T04:21:49Z

Houstoncounty09:

just practicing in the sandbox

What is a “run-on” sentence?

2013-07-12T04:19:40Z

Houstoncounty09: /* Works Cited */

Run-on sentences or "fused sentences" contain two independent clauses incorrectly joined (Hacker 200). While a [[What is a “sentence fragment”?|sentence fragment]] is an incomplete sentence, a run-on jams together two or more sentences without the correct punctuation (Faigley 579).

Two types of run-on sentences:

:'''Comma splice''':
When two independent clauses are connected by a comma, this run-on is called a [[What is a “comma splice”?|comma splice]] (Hult 721).

'''Example:'''
I purchased most of what I needed at the store, they were out of bread.

:'''Fused sentence''':
When there is no comma, the run-on sentence is ''fused'' (Hacker 200).

'''Examples:'''
I purchased most of what I needed at the store they were out of bread.

A run-on can be a short sentence, such as:
"Nothing is on television I should turn it off."

Just because a sentence is long, though, does not necessarily make it a run-on.

== The Rules ==
To avoid a run-on sentence:
* Separate the clauses with a [[How do you use a semicolon?|semicolon]] — or a colon or dash, when appropriate (Hacker 202).
* Insert a comma and a [[What are “coordinating conjunctions”?|coordinating conjunction]] between the clauses (Faigley 581).
* Turn one clause into a [[What are “subordinating conjunctions”?|subordinating clause]] (Hult 722).
* Make the clauses into seperate sentences (Hacker 202).

== Usage ==
=== Semicolon ===
If the clauses are equally important, use a semicolon to separate them (Hult 723).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; they were out of bread.

A [[What are “conjunctive adverbs”?|transitional word]] might also help sentence flow and clarity (Faigley 581; Hacker 204):

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; however, they were out of bread.

=== Comma and Coordinating Conjunction ===
The easiest, and frequently the best, way of correcting the run-on sentence is by using a comma and a coordinating conjuction. There are seven to choose from: for, and, nor, but, or, yet (Hacker 202).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, but they were out of bread.

=== Subordinating Clause ===
Another option would be to subordinate one of the clauses (Hacker 205).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, although they were out of bread.

=== Sentences ===
Simply making each independent clause a sentence also easily fixes a run-on.

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store. They were out of bread.

== Links ==
*[http://www.tillyer.net/GLOW/fsi167.htm Grammar Lessons On the Web]
*[http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/runon.htm The Grammar Outlaw]
*[http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm Run-on Sentences]
*[http://www.stevens.edu/wit/grammar/run-on_sentences.shtml Writing Instruction Tutorial]

== References ==
* 1. Faigley, Lester. ''The Penguin Handbook.'' New York: Longman, 2003.
* 2. Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.
* 3. Hult, Christine A. and Thomas N. Hucklin. ''The New Century Handbook.'' 3rd Ed. New York: Longman, 2005.

----
[[Composition FAQ]]

[[Category:Composition]]

What is a “run-on” sentence?

2013-07-12T04:16:58Z

Houstoncounty09:

Run-on sentences or "fused sentences" contain two independent clauses incorrectly joined (Hacker 200). While a [[What is a “sentence fragment”?|sentence fragment]] is an incomplete sentence, a run-on jams together two or more sentences without the correct punctuation (Faigley 579).

Two types of run-on sentences:

:'''Comma splice''':
When two independent clauses are connected by a comma, this run-on is called a [[What is a “comma splice”?|comma splice]] (Hult 721).

'''Example:'''
I purchased most of what I needed at the store, they were out of bread.

:'''Fused sentence''':
When there is no comma, the run-on sentence is ''fused'' (Hacker 200).

'''Examples:'''
I purchased most of what I needed at the store they were out of bread.

A run-on can be a short sentence, such as:
"Nothing is on television I should turn it off."

Just because a sentence is long, though, does not necessarily make it a run-on.

== The Rules ==
To avoid a run-on sentence:
* Separate the clauses with a [[How do you use a semicolon?|semicolon]] — or a colon or dash, when appropriate (Hacker 202).
* Insert a comma and a [[What are “coordinating conjunctions”?|coordinating conjunction]] between the clauses (Faigley 581).
* Turn one clause into a [[What are “subordinating conjunctions”?|subordinating clause]] (Hult 722).
* Make the clauses into seperate sentences (Hacker 202).

== Usage ==
=== Semicolon ===
If the clauses are equally important, use a semicolon to separate them (Hult 723).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; they were out of bread.

A [[What are “conjunctive adverbs”?|transitional word]] might also help sentence flow and clarity (Faigley 581; Hacker 204):

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; however, they were out of bread.

=== Comma and Coordinating Conjunction ===
The easiest, and frequently the best, way of correcting the run-on sentence is by using a comma and a coordinating conjuction. There are seven to choose from: for, and, nor, but, or, yet (Hacker 202).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, but they were out of bread.

=== Subordinating Clause ===
Another option would be to subordinate one of the clauses (Hacker 205).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, although they were out of bread.

=== Sentences ===
Simply making each independent clause a sentence also easily fixes a run-on.

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store. They were out of bread.

== Links ==
*[http://www.tillyer.net/GLOW/fsi167.htm Grammar Lessons On the Web]
*[http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/runon.htm The Grammar Outlaw]
*[http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm Run-on Sentences]
*[http://www.stevens.edu/wit/grammar/run-on_sentences.shtml Writing Instruction Tutorial]

== Works Cited ==
*Faigley, Lester. ''The Penguin Handbook.'' New York: Longman, 2003.
*Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.
*Hult, Christine A. and Thomas N. Hucklin. ''The New Century Handbook.'' 3rd Ed. New York: Longman, 2005.

----
[[Composition FAQ]]

[[Category:Composition]]

What is a “run-on” sentence?

2013-07-12T04:16:13Z

Houstoncounty09:

Run-on sentences or "fused sentences" contain two independent clauses incorrectly joined (Hacker 200). While a [[What is a “sentence fragment”?|sentence fragment]] is an incomplete sentence, a run-on jams together two or more sentences without the correct punctuation (Faigley 579).

Two types of run-on sentences:

:'''Comma splice''':
When two independent clauses are connected by a comma, this run-on is called a [[What is a “comma splice”?|comma splice]] (Hult 721).

'''Example:'''
I purchased most of what I needed at the store, they were out of bread.

:'''Fused sentence''':
When there is no comma, the run-on sentence is ''fused'' (Hacker 200).

'''Examples:'''
I purchased most of what I needed at the store they were out of bread.

A run-on can be a short sentence, such as, "Nothing is on television I should turn it off." Just because a sentence is long, though, does not necessarily make it a run-on.

== The Rules ==
To avoid a run-on sentence:
* Separate the clauses with a [[How do you use a semicolon?|semicolon]] — or a colon or dash, when appropriate (Hacker 202).
* Insert a comma and a [[What are “coordinating conjunctions”?|coordinating conjunction]] between the clauses (Faigley 581).
* Turn one clause into a [[What are “subordinating conjunctions”?|subordinating clause]] (Hult 722).
* Make the clauses into seperate sentences (Hacker 202).

== Usage ==
=== Semicolon ===
If the clauses are equally important, use a semicolon to separate them (Hult 723).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; they were out of bread.

A [[What are “conjunctive adverbs”?|transitional word]] might also help sentence flow and clarity (Faigley 581; Hacker 204):

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; however, they were out of bread.

=== Comma and Coordinating Conjunction ===
The easiest, and frequently the best, way of correcting the run-on sentence is by using a comma and a coordinating conjuction. There are seven to choose from: for, and, nor, but, or, yet (Hacker 202).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, but they were out of bread.

=== Subordinating Clause ===
Another option would be to subordinate one of the clauses (Hacker 205).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, although they were out of bread.

=== Sentences ===
Simply making each independent clause a sentence also easily fixes a run-on.

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store. They were out of bread.

== Links ==
*[http://www.tillyer.net/GLOW/fsi167.htm Grammar Lessons On the Web]
*[http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/runon.htm The Grammar Outlaw]
*[http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm Run-on Sentences]
*[http://www.stevens.edu/wit/grammar/run-on_sentences.shtml Writing Instruction Tutorial]

== Works Cited ==
*Faigley, Lester. ''The Penguin Handbook.'' New York: Longman, 2003.
*Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.
*Hult, Christine A. and Thomas N. Hucklin. ''The New Century Handbook.'' 3rd Ed. New York: Longman, 2005.

----
[[Composition FAQ]]

[[Category:Composition]]

What is a “run-on” sentence?

2013-07-12T04:15:41Z

Houstoncounty09:

Run-on sentences or "fused sentences" contain two independent clauses incorrectly joined (Hacker 200). While a [[What is a “sentence fragment”?|sentence fragment]] is an incomplete sentence, a run-on jams together two or more sentences without the correct punctuation (Faigley 579).

Two types of run on sentences:

:'''Comma splice''':
When two independent clauses are connected by a comma, this run-on is called a [[What is a “comma splice”?|comma splice]] (Hult 721).

'''Example:'''
I purchased most of what I needed at the store, they were out of bread.

:'''Fused sentence''':
When there is no comma, the run-on sentence is ''fused'' (Hacker 200).

'''Examples:'''
I purchased most of what I needed at the store they were out of bread.

A run-on can be a short sentence, such as, "Nothing is on television I should turn it off." Just because a sentence is long, though, does not necessarily make it a run-on.

== The Rules ==
To avoid a run-on sentence:
* Separate the clauses with a [[How do you use a semicolon?|semicolon]] — or a colon or dash, when appropriate (Hacker 202).
* Insert a comma and a [[What are “coordinating conjunctions”?|coordinating conjunction]] between the clauses (Faigley 581).
* Turn one clause into a [[What are “subordinating conjunctions”?|subordinating clause]] (Hult 722).
* Make the clauses into seperate sentences (Hacker 202).

== Usage ==
=== Semicolon ===
If the clauses are equally important, use a semicolon to separate them (Hult 723).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; they were out of bread.

A [[What are “conjunctive adverbs”?|transitional word]] might also help sentence flow and clarity (Faigley 581; Hacker 204):

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; however, they were out of bread.

=== Comma and Coordinating Conjunction ===
The easiest, and frequently the best, way of correcting the run-on sentence is by using a comma and a coordinating conjuction. There are seven to choose from: for, and, nor, but, or, yet (Hacker 202).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, but they were out of bread.

=== Subordinating Clause ===
Another option would be to subordinate one of the clauses (Hacker 205).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, although they were out of bread.

=== Sentences ===
Simply making each independent clause a sentence also easily fixes a run-on.

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store. They were out of bread.

== Links ==
*[http://www.tillyer.net/GLOW/fsi167.htm Grammar Lessons On the Web]
*[http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/runon.htm The Grammar Outlaw]
*[http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm Run-on Sentences]
*[http://www.stevens.edu/wit/grammar/run-on_sentences.shtml Writing Instruction Tutorial]

== Works Cited ==
*Faigley, Lester. ''The Penguin Handbook.'' New York: Longman, 2003.
*Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.
*Hult, Christine A. and Thomas N. Hucklin. ''The New Century Handbook.'' 3rd Ed. New York: Longman, 2005.

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[[Composition FAQ]]

[[Category:Composition]]

What is a “run-on” sentence?

2013-07-12T04:14:55Z

Houstoncounty09:

Run-on sentences or "fused sentences" contain two independent clauses incorrectly joined (Hacker 200). While a [[What is a “sentence fragment”?|sentence fragment]] is an incomplete sentence, a run-on jams together two or more sentences without the correct punctuation (Faigley 579).

Two types of run on sentences:

'''Comma splice''':
When two independent clauses are connected by a comma, this run-on is called a [[What is a “comma splice”?|comma splice]] (Hult 721).

'''Example:'''
I purchased most of what I needed at the store, they were out of bread.

'''Fused sentence''':
When there is no comma, the run-on sentence is ''fused'' (Hacker 200).

'''Examples:'''
I purchased most of what I needed at the store they were out of bread.

A run-on can be a short sentence, such as, "Nothing is on television I should turn it off." Just because a sentence is long, though, does not necessarily make it a run-on.

== The Rules ==
To avoid a run-on sentence:
* Separate the clauses with a [[How do you use a semicolon?|semicolon]] — or a colon or dash, when appropriate (Hacker 202).
* Insert a comma and a [[What are “coordinating conjunctions”?|coordinating conjunction]] between the clauses (Faigley 581).
* Turn one clause into a [[What are “subordinating conjunctions”?|subordinating clause]] (Hult 722).
* Make the clauses into seperate sentences (Hacker 202).

== Usage ==
=== Semicolon ===
If the clauses are equally important, use a semicolon to separate them (Hult 723).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; they were out of bread.

A [[What are “conjunctive adverbs”?|transitional word]] might also help sentence flow and clarity (Faigley 581; Hacker 204):

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; however, they were out of bread.

=== Comma and Coordinating Conjunction ===
The easiest, and frequently the best, way of correcting the run-on sentence is by using a comma and a coordinating conjuction. There are seven to choose from: for, and, nor, but, or, yet (Hacker 202).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, but they were out of bread.

=== Subordinating Clause ===
Another option would be to subordinate one of the clauses (Hacker 205).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, although they were out of bread.

=== Sentences ===
Simply making each independent clause a sentence also easily fixes a run-on.

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store. They were out of bread.

== Links ==
*[http://www.tillyer.net/GLOW/fsi167.htm Grammar Lessons On the Web]
*[http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/runon.htm The Grammar Outlaw]
*[http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm Run-on Sentences]
*[http://www.stevens.edu/wit/grammar/run-on_sentences.shtml Writing Instruction Tutorial]

== Works Cited ==
*Faigley, Lester. ''The Penguin Handbook.'' New York: Longman, 2003.
*Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.
*Hult, Christine A. and Thomas N. Hucklin. ''The New Century Handbook.'' 3rd Ed. New York: Longman, 2005.

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[[Composition FAQ]]

[[Category:Composition]]

What is a “run-on” sentence?

2013-07-12T04:14:31Z

Houstoncounty09:

Run-on sentences or "fused sentences" contain two independent clauses incorrectly joined (Hacker 200). While a [[What is a “sentence fragment”?|sentence fragment]] is an incomplete sentence, a run-on jams together two or more sentences without the correct punctuation (Faigley 579).

Two types of run on sentences:

: '''Comma splice''':
When two independent clauses are connected by a comma, this run-on is called a [[What is a “comma splice”?|comma splice]] (Hult 721).

'''Example:'''
I purchased most of what I needed at the store, they were out of bread.

: '''Fused sentence''':
When there is no comma, the run-on sentence is ''fused'' (Hacker 200).

'''Examples:'''
I purchased most of what I needed at the store they were out of bread.

A run-on can be a short sentence, such as, "Nothing is on television I should turn it off." Just because a sentence is long, though, does not necessarily make it a run-on.

== The Rules ==
To avoid a run-on sentence:
* Separate the clauses with a [[How do you use a semicolon?|semicolon]] — or a colon or dash, when appropriate (Hacker 202).
* Insert a comma and a [[What are “coordinating conjunctions”?|coordinating conjunction]] between the clauses (Faigley 581).
* Turn one clause into a [[What are “subordinating conjunctions”?|subordinating clause]] (Hult 722).
* Make the clauses into seperate sentences (Hacker 202).

== Usage ==
=== Semicolon ===
If the clauses are equally important, use a semicolon to separate them (Hult 723).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; they were out of bread.

A [[What are “conjunctive adverbs”?|transitional word]] might also help sentence flow and clarity (Faigley 581; Hacker 204):

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store; however, they were out of bread.

=== Comma and Coordinating Conjunction ===
The easiest, and frequently the best, way of correcting the run-on sentence is by using a comma and a coordinating conjuction. There are seven to choose from: for, and, nor, but, or, yet (Hacker 202).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, but they were out of bread.

=== Subordinating Clause ===
Another option would be to subordinate one of the clauses (Hacker 205).

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store, although they were out of bread.

=== Sentences ===
Simply making each independent clause a sentence also easily fixes a run-on.

: I purchased most of what I needed at the store. They were out of bread.

== Links ==
*[http://www.tillyer.net/GLOW/fsi167.htm Grammar Lessons On the Web]
*[http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/runon.htm The Grammar Outlaw]
*[http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm Run-on Sentences]
*[http://www.stevens.edu/wit/grammar/run-on_sentences.shtml Writing Instruction Tutorial]

== Works Cited ==
*Faigley, Lester. ''The Penguin Handbook.'' New York: Longman, 2003.
*Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.
*Hult, Christine A. and Thomas N. Hucklin. ''The New Century Handbook.'' 3rd Ed. New York: Longman, 2005.

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[[Category:Composition]]