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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
But, and usage
When can a person use but, at the beginning of a sentence, or is it not ever applicable?
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This is still a controversial issue with some grammarians. It is generally frowned upon in formal writing, but is used sometimes for emphasis even then. It is used more often in newspaper and magazine writing.
- This is still a controversial issue with some grammarians.
- It is generally frowned upon in formal writing, but is used sometimes for emphasis even then.
- It is used more often in newspaper and magazine writing.
- In any case, it should be thought through and only used sparingly when you really feel the need to emphasize.
- However might be a better choice in most situations, or just rewording the sentence you intended to begin with but so that there is emphasis placed by the strength of the language you use.
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This is still a controversial issue with some grammarians. It is generally frowned upon in formal writing, but is used sometimes for emphasis even then. It is used more often in newspaper and magazine writing. In any case, it should be thought through and only used sparingly when you really feel the need to emphasize. However might be a better choice in most situations, or just rewording the
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