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There is no rule against beginning a sentence with "for."
For want of a nail the shoe was lost.
For want of a shoe the horse was lost.
For want of a horse the rider was lost.
For want of a rider the battle was lost.
For want of a battle the kingdom was lost.
And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.
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Is it proper grammar to begin a sentence with then?
Yes, starting a sentence with "then" is grammatically correct, especially when showing a sequence of events or actions. However, it is usually used sparingly to avoid overuse and maintain variety in sentence structure.
What is the proper grammar there have come a time or There has come a time?
The proper grammar is "There has come a time." "There" is the subject of the sentence and is singular, hence the correct verb form to use is "has" instead of "have."
Is the sentence i wish you were as smart as they proper grammar?
The sentence "I wish you were as smart as they." is grammatically correct. It is shortened from "... as smart as they are."
Is it proper grammar to say you and I?
Yes, "you and I" is the proper grammar when the phrase acts as the subject of a sentence. For example, "You and I are going to the store."
Is your week going well proper grammar?
It is proper grammar.
Is it proper grammar to begin a sentence with then?
Yes, starting a sentence with "then" is grammatically correct, especially when showing a sequence of events or actions. However, it is usually used sparingly to avoid overuse and maintain variety in sentence structure.
Is the sentence you know your staff are the best in the world proper grammar?
no, that is definitely not proper grammar.
Is it proper grammar to start a sentence with and?
No
Is it proper to begin a sentence with and?
No
Is the grammar of the sentence The house is not as cheap as he thought right?
Yes, "The house is not as cheap as he thought" is proper grammar.
Does the sentence 'Alberto knew a man who immigrated from Ireland' have correct grammar?
Yes. That sentence is proper as written.
Is the sentence i wish you were as smart as they proper grammar?
The sentence "I wish you were as smart as they." is grammatically correct. It is shortened from "... as smart as they are."
Is it proper grammar to end a sentence with at?
Yes. For example, What did she point at ? However, do not use 'at' with 'where.'
Which is proper grammar she did not has or she did not have?
"She did not have" is the proper grammar.
Can you start sentence with as?
yes as you proceed into the building, be sure to drop off your papers.
Can one end a sentence with with?
According to proper English grammar, no. "With" is a preposition. You aren't supposed to end a sentence with a preposition.
Is it proper grammar to end a sentence with the words thank you?
"Thank you." is considered a sentence in itself with the subject being the understood pronoun "I."
