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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Can a sentence start with 'If not?'

Are you the person responsible for this? If not, would you please direct me to the appropriate contact at Frappuccino?
A person I work with is convinced that because it starts with If not, that it isn't considered a question. I beg to differ.
  

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You can certainly start a sentence with if not . You can add any subordinate clause to a question. if not represents a full subordinate clause, and it's no exception to this general principle.

— CalifJim

  • You can certainly start a sentence with if not .
  • You can add any subordinate clause to a question.
  • if not represents a full subordinate clause, and it's no exception to this general principle.
  • Can you please let me know?
  • Can you please let me know when you find out?
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You can certainly start a sentence with if not.
You can add any subordinate clause to a question. if not represents a full subordinate clause, and it's no exception to this general principle.

Can you please let me know?
Can you please let me know when you find out?
When you find out can you please let me know?
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