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Can you begin a sentence with of?

Can you begin a sentence with of?

Re: Can I start a sentence with “Of”? Yes, all these can start sentences. What you are listing are dependent clauses that begin with a conjunction.

What phrase starts with of?

A prepositional phrase beginning with “of” that represents where a person works or where he is from and that follows a proper noun takes commas around it. Other prepositional phrases do not take these commas. …

What should I start a sentence with instead of and?

Is it acceptable to begin a sentence with the word and or but? The answer is yes. It is perfectly acceptable to start sentences with the conjunctions and and but.

What at the start of a sentence?

Example: Using Transition Words to Indicate Sequence/Order of Events

generally… furthermore… finally during
in the first place… also… lastly earlier
to be sure… additionally… lastly eventually
first… just in the same way… finally finally
basically… similarly… as well as first of all

What are other ways to start a sentence?

To write a strong simple sentence, start with a subject, followed by a verb. Example: Hummingbirds love bright flowers. Example: My dog likes to go on long walks. You can also use an infinitive phrase as a subject. Example: To get a head start was his goal.

What to start sentences with?

Use a Variety of Words and Constructions to Start Your Sentences. Some writers start the majority of their sentences with the same basic formula they learned in middle school: start with the subject and place the verb after it, as close as possible. They write most sentences like these, for example: Jackie wants to become a better writer.

Can you start a sentence with ‘given’?

Answer and Explanation: Sentences can start with the word ”given.” Given is a past tense form of the verb to give and often works as a participle.

Can you start a sentence with though?

If you want to start a sentence with though, make sure you complete the thought you started with though. “Though I was not inclined initially to attend the party, I decided at the last minute to go, if only to get a free meal.” “Though reluctant, I acceded to her request.”