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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Starting sentences with because

in everyday conversation, I hear many people starting their sentences with because. I think it takes the place of 'As' but why don't people use 'As' instead of because?

For example:

Because it was raining, we didn't go out.

Because they were friends, they lived together.

Because their wings are so long, they can glide for hours.
  

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I suggest that you consult your dictionary for the meanings of because, as and since. Actually, judging by what you have written, I think you are already familiar with those words, and consequently I don't understand why you ask this question. CB

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  • I suggest that you consult your dictionary for the meanings of because, as and since.
  • Actually, judging by what you have written, I think you are already familiar with those words, and consequently I don't understand why you ask this question.
  • CB
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I suggest that you consult your dictionary for the meanings of because, as and since. Actually, judging by what you have written, I think you are already familiar with those words, and consequently I don't understand why you ask this question.

CB
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AnonymousI hear many people starting their sentences with because.
And you have been told that's wrong, I suppose. That bit of advice does pop up in textbooks now and then. They mean this sort of thing:

We didn't go out. Because it was raining.
They lived together. Because they were friends.
They can glide for hours. Beca
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So it is correct to start sentences with And and Because.

Please confirm, yes or no! Thanks.
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AnonymousSo it is correct to start sentences with And and Because.
How did "And" get in there? What makes you think that "and" and "because" are in the same category and should be treated the same way?
AnonymousPlease confirm, yes or no!
Yes. It turns out that both can be used at the beginning of sentences. But I am still
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