2007-02-19 09:08:47 · 19 answers · asked by Drake M 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Like no, but I dont think anyone minds.*
2007-02-19 09:14:22 · answer #1 · answered by Check this out! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is not Proper to start a sentence with Like.
2007-02-19 17:50:34 · answer #2 · answered by H. D. Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to etiquette, you can start a sentence with anything that's not a dirty word.
According to grammar and syntax, it's OK too. Just take any sentence containing a phase starting with "like" and move that phrase to the beginning of the sentence. Example: "Like a rose under the April snow, I was always certain love would grow", from the Streisand tune "Evergreen". Sappy, but correct.
2007-02-19 17:39:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not typically correct grammar unless you intend to start the sentence with a prepositional phrase which you will then clarify ... often done for artistic purposes or to build drama in a sentence... such as ...
Like a stealthy creature of the night, the killer stood in the shadows, waiting for his victim to come into the alley.
It is not correct grammar to say "Like, when I was at the mall the other day there were like four dozen girls there wearing the same Marilyn Manson t-shirt as me."
Just because everyone else is doing it doesn't mean any of them should.
Oh... and the word like is not synonymous with "said"
as in : and then she was like "well this is my marilyn manson t-shirt"
2007-02-19 19:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by thechewtoyboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! But...I still say it far too much...I don't think I actually start sentences with it...but "like" certainly is a much over used word in my vocabulary. One of my bad habits I can't seem to drop. *blush*
2007-02-19 17:15:35 · answer #5 · answered by silentscreamer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can start it with any words you like for as long that there is a sense to what you say, so people could understand you.
2007-02-19 18:13:02 · answer #6 · answered by linda c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you are under the age of 15!
2007-02-19 22:47:18 · answer #7 · answered by Reserved 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not if your typing a formal paper,the only time it might be acceptable is when talking to friends, but no it's not proper.
2007-02-19 17:47:49 · answer #8 · answered by I'm here for now 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For example would be more proper.
2007-02-19 17:15:38 · answer #9 · answered by Kharm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like no! Think before you speak.
"It is better to remain silent and thought of as a fool ,than to open your mouth and prove it".
2007-02-19 18:19:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No unless you are 13. My daughter does that.
But seriously - no - it should start with a subject.
2007-02-19 18:32:05 · answer #11 · answered by what's up? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋