Can you start a sentence with and or because?

Answer 1

And I quote, "Because I said so, yes you can start a sentence with 'and' or 'because.'"

How about a 2-for 1? :-)

Answer 2

It is commonly improper to use conjunctions in the beginning of a sentence. It differs though; some teachers/professors say it is ok, some say it is not. Here is a little help for you to figure out whether YOU believe you really need the conjunction as the first word. A lot of times it is better to use a semi-colon, then the conjunction. I am a teacher, and I prefer students using it when a conjunction follows...

"A sentence beginning with 'and' or 'because' will tend to draw attention to itself and its transitional function. Writers should examine such sentences with two questions in mind: (1) would the sentence and paragraph function just as well without the initial conjunction? (2) should the sentence in question be connected to the previous sentence? If the initial conjunction still seems appropriate, use it."

Answer 3

(Because) Yes, you can if it is a prepositional phrase introducing the main sentence. It is separated from the complete subject and complete predicate by a comma. It can not be done any other way.

Example

Because it gives me heartburn, I never eat chocolate.

It sounds better to turn it around and put the prepositional phrase at the end.

I never eat chocolate because it gives me heartburn.

It is correct either way.



(And) You can only use it to start a sentence if you are writing a story and it is part of character's conversation. It is never used in formal writing IE research papers.

Answer 4

It isn't technically correct to start a sentence with "and," but it is possible with "because" if it is phrased as the second half of a sentence placed in front with a comma separating where the cut was made (There's a name for what this phrase is grammatically but I can't think of the name right now.):

Because he went home early from school, Johnny missed the firedrill.

Answer 5

You can start a sentence with those words, but they wouldn't be a proper sentence. If you going to do that, say.. That's because instead of because.

Use commas with *and* *with* *or*.

Answer 6

You can definitely start a sentence with becuase you just have to do it the right way:
WRONG way to use because: "Because I went to the store early"
(This is a sentence fragment and is improper grammar)

RIGHT way to use because: "Because I went to the store early, I finished all my shopping before noon.
(this is right because it is full sentence just the words are rearranged.)

Answer 7

In this context, yes:

No. And and because are usually used as conjunctions; to connect a sentence.

(How's that for you!)

However, if you are using it in the context of: I went to the beach. And then the park. No. That's not accurate.

Or: I went to the beach. Because I like salt water.

It doesn't work that way. You would actually say: I went to the beach and then the park. Or: I went to the beach because I like salt water.

Hope that helps.

Answer 8

As an English major and teacher, I can confidently say "Yes." Here are two examples:

Because Kelly cut her hair off, she could no longer wear it in a ponytail.

And the reason I tell you this is because Samantha has missed 5 days of school already.

Answer 9

Its not proper english to start a sentence with and or because, teachers usually have a cow when you do.

Answer 10

I"m not sure about And, that's a tricky one. But you can certainly start a sentence with Because, you just have to structure it right.

For example:
Because of my illness, I couldn't go to school
Perfectly, grammatically correct.