English writing practice and a question
Today I saw a post, and it said: Never begin a written sentence with 'And'. I don't know why. Actually I seem often to do that. And writer gave some examples: 1.Surely, he could do better. 2.Also,she had my number and could have called. 3.Definitely, you can use my car. In these examples, he used 'Surely', 'Also' and 'Definitely'. So I know in these cases we can't use 'And' instead of those three words above as a the beginning of a sentence. But like I worte above '....and it said....' and 'And writer gave....', can I use 'And' like these in the sentences. I think 'And' can be used as a conj. Am I right?
Thanks in advance.
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Thank you for your explanation and examples, Michelle.
Your answer is very helpful.
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Hi Tong! If you are trying to follow proper english grammar rules, the author is correct. Think of writing an addition equation without the first number
+ 8 = 8
The plus sign doesnt add any value to the sentence . Similarly, You dont need the "and" at the beginning, you can leave it out and just say what you were going to say. In speaking, you will find that people use "and" to start sentences all the time, but with writing we typically respect the rules more. Here are some better examples. If you drop the "and" the sentences still work.
"And another thing..."
"And I told her that..."
"And he was really very handsome."
"And all i got out if it was.."
I hope this answers your question.
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