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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

"Because"

Can one begin a sentence with the word "Because?"
  

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If it's a dependent clause, it's fine. } It shoudn't stand as a sentence if there is no independent clause. In casual writing and in speech you can get away with it.

  • If it's a dependent clause, it's fine.
  • } It shoudn't stand as a sentence if there is no independent clause.
  • In casual writing and in speech you can get away with it.
  • [Why do you love me?
  • ] I notice journalists doing it quite regularly.
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If it's a dependent clause, it's fine. [Because you are so helpful, I'm giving you a little gift.}

It shoudn't stand as a sentence if there is no independent clause. In casual writing and in speech you can get away with it. [Why do you love me? Because you're a beautiful person.]

I notice journalists doing it quite regularly. Because they like to.
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You can also begin with "Because of"

Because of the lower demand for its products, the factory shut down for two weeks.

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