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Yes. There is no word or phrase that cannot begin an English sentence. For example: "However you slice it, this was a victory for our side." But when however means "all that other stuff notwithstanding," and is followed by a comma, good stylists do not begin a sentence with it.
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Is it improper to begin a sentence with however?
No, it's not improper.
What is similar to the word but?
However is like but, and you can properly begin a sentence with it!
What must a sentence begin with?
Typically, a sentence begins with a subject. However there are different constructions that can change that. Take the past two sentences. Both begin with an adjective and an adverb, in essence introductory clauses.
Can a sentence begin with also?
Yes. There is no word that cannot begin an English sentence.
Is it correct to begin a sentence with the pronoun You?
You are perfectly free to begin a sentence with the pronoun you.
Can but be used at the beginning of a sentence?
Traditionally it shouldn't be used to begin a sentence. However, this grammatical rule is often broken by writers for style reasons. When writing for academic papers etc it's a good idea to not begin sentences with but. However, if you're writing a novel then it's more widely acceptable.
What is the noun in the sentence maria went with her boyfriend?
Let's begin with the sentence alone, "Maria went with her boyfriend." Maria and boyfriend are both nouns. However, Maria is the subject of the sentence, and went is the verb.
When does the word is begin a sentence that isn't a question?
The word 'is' can begin a sentence but not be a question when it is the subject of the question. Example sentence - Is can be the subject in a sentence. But only in sentences of that type (above) or, 'Is' is a two letter word. Otherwise is cannot begin a sentence.
Is the word Sativa capitalized?
Indica and sativa are not capped unless they begin a sentence. However, some say they should be italicized.
Is it correct to begin a new sentence with the word and?
Schoolteachers would tell you that it is forbidden to begin a sentence with the word 'and'. This could well be a myth as writers have been using it this way for many years. However, you should be encouraged to form more complex sentences by not allowing the use of a conjunction to start a sentence
Can you begin a sentence with eg?
Good question! But heres the answer: A sentence can begin with eg such as 'Eggcups are for holding a boiled egg',but a sentence can also begin with e.g such as: e.g is the abbreviation of 'for example'.
WHEN shall you begin is it a noun?
In this sentence, 'when' is an adverb; 'you begin when'.
