2007-02-10 15:14:23 · 18 answers · asked by Robinella 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Yes, because can be used to begin a sentence. Phrases with because are dependent clauses though and must be followed by a dependent clause. In other words a phrase like "because I was hungry" cannot be a sentence on its own. That is what is meant by a dependent clause. It depends on another clause to make it complete. So, here are some perfectly grammatical examples: I was happy because the food was good. Because the food was good, I was happy. They are both perfectly fine and acceptable. Putting because at the beginning only shifts the emphasis a bit.
2007-02-10 15:42:54 · answer #1 · answered by bgottcha 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bee cause that bump on your hand?
Because I'm too lazy to look it up, I will say that it is proper grammar to start a sentence, and end it, with because.
2007-02-10 15:20:18 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When speaking, yes, because we have accepted it socially. When writing a paper or other formal document, however, it is only proper was used as a clause. For example:
"Because Sally didn't do her homework, she received an F on her history test."
This is an example of when it would NOT be formally accepted:
"Because I don't want to."
2007-02-10 15:25:23 · answer #3 · answered by Samantha 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, http://ie.thefreedictionary.com/because
2007-02-10 15:25:40 · answer #4 · answered by Magic Guy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is usually bad grammar to start with because. It can be used correctly, however it's difficult. Example: Because it was cold outside, she wore a scarf.
2007-02-10 15:24:09 · answer #5 · answered by tonya_momma 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I went to their domicile for dinner. There are greater stars in the sky then grains of sand on the sea coast. I went there yet then I left. they are all great human beings. Their: shows possession of something There: a place or introduce a sentence they are: contraction of they are
2016-10-01 22:54:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No never start a sentence with the word because.
But start it with something that is in the question.
2007-02-10 16:14:38 · answer #7 · answered by greatnewsbearer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it can some times if it is a split sentence. for example, "Because you asked a question, I am putting an answer."
2007-02-10 15:22:11 · answer #8 · answered by sarsar1239 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not proper grammer, so don't do it if you're writing a formal paper or research paper. If you're just writing a letter or something then go ahead and do it.
2007-02-10 15:17:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
No. Why not? Because I said so!
2007-02-10 15:24:58 · answer #10 · answered by Laura Marie B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋