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Vutdoan Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Two questions on using the word, "but"
1) can a sentence start with the word "but?"
2) is a comma always required when using "but" in the middle of a sentence? EX: I like that girl, but she is just too tall for me.
2) is a comma always required when using "but" in the middle of a sentence? EX: I like that girl, but she is just too tall for me.
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1. Yes: But for the incessant rain, our holiday was a success. When but is a coordinating conjunction, it is advisable not to begin a sentence with it in serious writing even though that often happens in informal style.
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- Yes: But for the incessant rain, our holiday was a success.
- When but is a coordinating conjunction, it is advisable not to begin a sentence with it in serious writing even though that often happens in informal style.
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- Using a comma before but is to a large extent a matter of style.
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1. Yes: But for the incessant rain, our holiday was a success.
When but is a coordinating conjunction, it is advisable not to begin a sentence with it in serious writing even though that often happens in informal style.
2. Using a comma before but is to a large extent a matter of style. You certainly don't have to use a comma in short sentences. If you want the r
When but is a coordinating conjunction, it is advisable not to begin a sentence with it in serious writing even though that often happens in informal style.
2. Using a comma before but is to a large extent a matter of style. You certainly don't have to use a comma in short sentences. If you want the r
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