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Yes.
The rule against 'AND', 'OR' and 'BUT' at the start of a sentence is a common false 'truism' that has little basis in grammar, and is more a 'fashion' of writing. The primary reason for its continuation has been to instruct beginning writers in sentence construction. School students do not often appreciate the specific application of conjunctions, prepositions, and adverbs to begin a sentence.
In the 16th century, beginning sentences with a conjunction was perfectly acceptable. And we are seeing it from good, educated writers and authors today. It has NEVER been officially incorrect to begin a sentence with or, and, or but . The usual reason is to reduce long, wordy sentences by the effective linking of sentences. Beginning a new sentence with a conjunction can be very helpful and efficient. The reason it became unfashionable is likely due to lazy or clumsy usage, which was often incorrect, and which hindered readability.
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Generally speaking, a sentence should have a subject and predicate (and not begin with a conjunction). On the other hand, I have no problem with a slight departure from this, toward eliminating the very lengthy sentences, that some academics seem especially fond of (and I find loathsome!) or for special emphasis or to provide contrast. E.g., one might say, after a pretty intense-but very cerebral--description of a crime-scene..."And, he had to make for the bathroom, as nausea suddenly hit him with full force." Or "Yet, Rogers had serious reservations about his department's policies."
I will add that I also take objection to a very common habit for people like the subjects of interviews to constantly begin a statement with the conjunction "so." In most cases, this is absolutely unnecessary and adds nothing to the debate...except to suggest one's ineffectiveness as a communicator. Yet, it might be appropriate at the VERY END of a passage-or the entire interview--in the way of summing up, to say "Thus (or "so," "therefore"), this has developed into a very problematic situation."
Finally, one may be less stringent in oral communication. I can't imagine anyone having a problem with, upon hearing a strong statement, adding, "So, we finally get what we've been working on for so long!" or "As well as everyone else in the room!!" But this usage would not "fly" in formal usage, e.g., in a dissertation or serious journal article.
What else can I help you with?
Can you being a sentence with because?
You can begin a sentence with Xdjklfjub if you like.However, it's commonly considered bad form to begin a sentence with a conjunction. You may be able to get away with it if you use a word most people the hobgoblin of whose minds is a foolish consistency don't realize is a conjunction.
Is as well as a preposition?
No. "As well as" is a compound conjunction. No. The phrase "as well" can be used as an adverb to mean "also."
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
Have you seen or heard from Alex lately what is the conjunction in this sentence?
The conjunction in this sentence is "or."
Which of the words in the following sentence is a coordinating conjunction?
The coordinating conjunction in the sentence is "and."
When you can start a sentence with the word and?
And is a coordinating conjunction; therefore it should never begin a sentence. Ironically, though, the preceding sentence is correct because and is used as a word, not as a conjunction.
Is and still a conjunction if it is in the beginning of a sentence?
Yes, it's still a conjunction, and it's grammatically incorrect to begin a sentence with a conjunction. Of course, people do it all the time, but if you're writing a formal paper, don't do it.
Can you being a sentence with because?
You can begin a sentence with Xdjklfjub if you like.However, it's commonly considered bad form to begin a sentence with a conjunction. You may be able to get away with it if you use a word most people the hobgoblin of whose minds is a foolish consistency don't realize is a conjunction.
Is as well as a preposition?
No. "As well as" is a compound conjunction. No. The phrase "as well" can be used as an adverb to mean "also."
Do you begin sentences with and?
Do I begin sentences with "and?" Sometimes. SHOULD one begin sentences with "and?" No. And is a conjunction, which is meant to connect words, phrases, or clauses together. It is not supposed to START a sentence.
Catching fish is one of the oldest pastimes is this sentence a conjunction?
An entire sentence can't be a conjunction, and there is no conjunction in that sentence.
Can you use 'in conjunction' to end a sentence such as 'the two items cannot be used in conjunction' or is the rule around this that 'in conjunction' can only be used in the middle of a sentence?
Yes, you can use "in conjunction" to end a sentence, as in "the two items cannot be used in conjunction." There is no specific rule prohibiting its placement at the end; it's perfectly acceptable in that context. However, clarity and flow should be considered to ensure the sentence reads well.
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
Which of the words in the following sentence is a coordinating conjunction?
The coordinating conjunction in the sentence is "and."
Have you seen or heard from Alex lately what is the conjunction in this sentence?
The conjunction in this sentence is "or."
What is compplex sentence that can be formed by combining the two shorter sentence with conjunction?
complex sentence: 1 sentence + FANBOY (conjunction) + fragment compound sentence: 1 sentence , comma + FANBOY (conjunction) + 1 sentence
Is there any statement using conjunction because because because?
Only by using the word as an object, or in a redundant usage. Example: "You rarely begin a sentence with 'because', because 'because' is a conjunction."
