<p>Which of the following words can we use between independent sentences and not make them run-on.
words are: nevertheless,however.</p>
<p>eg: a) I did a lot for him, however he betrayed me.<br>
b) I had done a lot for him, nevertheless he betrayed me.
question: Are these sentences grammatically correct or run-on sentences?
Plz respond fast.SAT is approaching!!!</p>
<p>Those are both run-ons. “however” and “nevertheless” are conjunctive adverbs, not true conjunctions. They are commonly used to show a relationship between two separate sentences (or two independent clauses joined by a semicolon).</p>
<p>Does that means the only conjunctions we can use to connect to independent sentences are but, or , yet, for, and,
nor and so?</p>
<p>If you really mean “independent sentences,” then yes. You cannot use subordinating conjunctions (while, though, etc.) to join separate sentences. Subordinating conjunctions join clauses, not sentences. You can join separate sentences with coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS). Coordinating conjunctions can also join clauses.</p>
<p>You’ll get a more complete answer if you simply Google “coordinating conjunction,” “subordinating conjunction,” and “conjunctive adverb.”</p>