Is it proper grammar to begin a sentence with and?

Answer 1

Normally, sentences with additional information should start with phrases like "In addition," "Besides,". However, sentences often start "and", "but", "or" in colloquial speech or in journalism , but it is not a good style. Besides, when you write an IELTS essay it may even be regarded as a point contributing to a lower qualification and it is clearly explained in IELTS traning materials.

Answer 2

You've probably been told that you can't, but that is a lie. All that a sentence requires to be complete is a verb and a subject. The word go can be a sentence all by it self. Although it's not that great a writing style and should be discouraged, it can be done. Here are a few examples. And with those words, one man changed the nation. And on top of that, I don't have any money. And under the sink, that's where I found the monster. (really, not that great a sentence, but it works. Over all, don't put and at the start of sentences that much)

Answer 3

I believe it is debatable.

People have always said that you should not start any sentence with a conjunction. It has just been passed down through the ages.

In history, there have been times when starting a sentence with a conjunction was strongly discouraged, but that did not necessarily stop people from doing it when speaking. It is now becoming more acceptable to start sentences with conjunctions, such as "and" or "but". Famous authors, including Shakespeare, have started sentences with conjunctions.