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Ruttonjee Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

question about 'however','furthermore'

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00Some linguists think that 'however', 'furthermore' and 'therefore' should not be put at the beginning of a sentence. 02br
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00For example, Many Chinese people think that it is bad luck to visit a dead perosn's house. However, I don't believe it.02br
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00Peter worked hard for the examination. Therefore, he got good grades. 02br
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00Is it incorrect to start a sentence with these adverbs (however, furthermore)02br
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00Simon0-
  

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0Hi,02br 02br 00Your examples seem fine to me. 02br 02br 00Therefore, opinions seem to differ about this. 05002br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive010id1

— Clive

  • 0Hi,02br 02br 00Your examples seem fine to me.
  • 02br 02br 00Therefore, opinions seem to differ about this.
  • 05002br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive010id1
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0Hi,02br
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00Your examples seem fine to me. I don't think it's a problem as long as the context and meaning are clear.02br
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00Therefore, opinions seem to differ about this. 05002br
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00Best wishes, Clive010id1
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0The sentences that you have is ok. There is nothing wrong with them. But don't use those words in the start of the paragraph. Words like 'however' are to give the opposite, or something to that extent, of a previous statement. It can be used with clauses and sentences. 02br
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00Some would prefer not using them in the start of the sentence for the reason that they don't li
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