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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Hello

can i start a paragraph with because?
  

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Hi, Yes. Clive

  • Hi, Yes.
  • Clive
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Yes, as long as the 'because' clause (complete with subject and verb) is followed by an independent clause complete with a subject and verb.

Because I love you, I want to marry you. [ok]

Because I love you. [not ok in formal writing, but common in spoken English]

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