2006-10-29 15:39:58 · 13 answers · asked by Denise H 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"However", "and", and "but" may all be used to start sentences.
But do not over use this form.
However, if you use "however" at the beginning of a sentence, don't forget the comma.
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"Woe is I", A grammarphobe's guide to better English in plain English" by Patricia T. O'Conner
2006-10-29 16:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by True Blue 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
However is a word that can be used however appropriate in a sentence. However, be sure to use a comma when necessary.
2006-10-29 15:54:53 · answer #2 · answered by LynT 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can, but it's grammatically shady. It's kind of like ending a sentence with a preposition; you really shouldn't but it's pretty common so you can get away with it.
2006-10-29 15:51:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you can. However, it must be as a follow up to a previously spoken or written sentence.
2006-10-29 15:43:04 · answer #4 · answered by Green Arrow 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would only use it after a simicolon:
I love chocolate and can eat an entire box in one sitting; however, I do not wish to weigh six hundred pounds.
2006-10-29 15:43:47 · answer #5 · answered by schweetums 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
However you write your sentence, make sure you use a comma after the subordinate phrase.
2006-10-29 15:42:17 · answer #6 · answered by fancyname 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
We finally decided to see the horror movie instead of the chick flick. However, it would have been smarter to choose the chick flick. You use a comma not a semicolon.
2016-05-22 06:40:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely. it's done all the time.
2006-10-29 15:42:54 · answer #8 · answered by Sasha B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
2006-10-29 15:42:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
POOR GRAMMAR
2006-10-29 15:45:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋