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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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But

Is it acceptable to start a sentence with but
  

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Many people find it unacceptable, because it is a conjunction and, by definition, must connect two clauses. But I don't find it offensive.

  • Many people find it unacceptable, because it is a conjunction and, by definition, must connect two clauses.
  • But I don't find it offensive.
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Many people find it unacceptable, because it is a conjunction and, by definition, must connect two clauses. But I don't find it offensive.
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It is acceptable in creative writing when used poetically or for dramatic effect. In an academic paper is is frowned upon.

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