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NO!!!! ' but' is a conjunction,. That is it connects to components of a sentence.
Other conjunctions are 'and', 'if', 'so'/ There are other conjuctions too.
e.g.
I have been to London, but my girlfriend has not been there.
My girlfriend went to New York, and I accompanied her.
NB Note for grammatic correctness, when using a conjunction, there is a comma immediately preceding the conjunction.
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∙ 14y agoIn most cases, no. However, there is one exception. "Because" can be used to start a sentence, if the sentence describes cause and effect. For example, Because she stayed up all night, Jaime failed the test. This is a cause and effect sentence in which the cause is staying up late and the effect is a failing grade. This is the only case in which beginning a sentence with "because" is grammataically acceptable. "Because I said so!" or any sentences that are not cause and effect are incorrect.
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∙ 14y agoThere is a common misconception that one cannot start a sentence with the word 'because'. The reason English teachers may warn against doing this is that, for learners of English, there may be a strong tendency to create sentence fragments like this one:
- Because I don't get along with her. [ungrammatical]
The word 'because' is a subordinating conjunction. That is, if it comes at the beginning of a clause, that clause cannot stand on its own; it needs something else to complete the idea it expresses. This is why the above sentence is a fragment.
However, if the dependent clause is joined by an independent clause (one that can stand on its own), it becomes a complete sentence.
- I didn't go to her birthday party because I don't get along with her.
As is the case with other subordinating conjunctions, like 'since', 'if', 'when', etc., the dependent clause can come first in the sentence as long as it is set off from the independent clause by a comma.
- Because I don't get along with her, I didn't go to her birthday party.
There is nothing at all ungrammatical about such a sentence.
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∙ 16y agoBecause I believe that you asked an honest question, I submitted this reply; I feel it's good to share information.
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∙ 13y agoYes. Because my skin is so fair, I must be careful when going in the sun.
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∙ 12y agonot at the beginning that's bad grammer but alittle in to the sentence.
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∙ 13y agoNo, But You Can Use It Like The Following Sentence:
She Was Suppose To Do Her Homework But, She Was Lazy.
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∙ 12y agoYou can if you want to, eg
Because it is an area of outstanding natural beauty, you can't build on it...
Why did Jack move to the country? Because he want a quieter life.
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∙ 10y agoOf course you can. "Because the student wanted to know the answer, he posted a question on WikiAnswers."
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Can you start a sentence with Or?
No, not usually, because normally it is grammatically incorrect.
Can you start a sentence with 'No'?
No, you cannot start a sentence with "no" unless you need to do so. No reason exists not to start a sentence with that word, as you can see. No one will care if you do start a sentence with it.
Do you say first or firstly when you start a sentence with it?
you say first, because firstly is not a word
Are you permitted to start a sentence with because in a paper that is in APA formatting?
The word because is perfectly acceptable at the beginning of an English sentence, and indeed there is no word in English that may not begin a sentence. A format that forbids because or any other English word from beginning an English sentence is irretrievably faulty.
Hitherto at the beginning of a sentence?
It is generally considered poor form to start a sentence with 'because' because "because' introduces an argument that supports or explains the initial statement. If you start with 'because' there may not be an initial statement. Sometimes the initial statement is moved to the end of the sentence to achieve dramatic effect. For instance: Because of the bad smell, he left. When you are talking, 'because' or 'cause' or (shudder) 'coz' are used more for fillers. In other words, they allow you to keep your mouth running while your brain is trying to catch up.
Form a sentence with 3 because?
we should not start a sentence with because,because,because is a conjuction
Can you start a sentence with the word in case?
Yeah the only thing you cant start a sentence with is but and because :)
Can you start a sentence with because?
Yes, you can start a sentence with "because" to provide an explanation or reason for something. Just make sure the sentence structure is clear and logical.
Can you write a sentence with the word firstly as an adverb?
Firstly, we need to gather all the necessary information before we can proceed with the project.
Other words to start a sentence besides but?
You can also start it with the, A, An, They, Another, Also, We, I, Sometimes, Finally,Or Overall, And lastly,And. Yes you can start a sentence with "because."
What cant you start a sentence with?
Because, and, and taboo words
Can the word Because start with a sentence?
Of course you can. There is no word in English that cannot begin a sentence.
How would you start a sentence with because?
Because it is raining, we cannot have a picnic today.
Is it all right to use but in the beginning of a sentence?
No, because it is never good to start a sentence with the word "but".
Can you start a sentence with Or?
No, not usually, because normally it is grammatically incorrect.
Is it proper to start a sentence with because?
Starting a sentence with "because" is generally considered informal usage. It is better to connect the sentence to the previous one or rephrase it using other conjunctions like "since" or "as." This helps maintain the formality and clarity of your writing.
Is Because you like movies you see them often a complete sentence?
'Because you like movies, you see them often' is sort of a complete sentence. Some English teachers will tell you that you cannot start a sentence with Because, while others tell you that you can, but it depends on the situation. If it is for a letter or formal essay, or something of the like, you should not start your sentence with because. If it is for an unformal occasion, then you can use because.
