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Grammar and Linguistics > "Also" at the beginning of a sentence?
"Also" at the beginning of a sentence?
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blunderbuster
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"Also" at the beginning of a sentence?
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Do you accept that?
Kind regards
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13 Jul 2010
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Damielle
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When i was at University, a teacher strongly rejected it. But I have seen it in many opportunities but I don �t have a strong argument to support it. |
13 Jul 2010
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ELOJOLIE274
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it depends:
in an essay, i would say no...
but in a conversation, yes...
i think it really depends on the context, because it seems very informal, so...
in an email, i guess you could write it... but if i was in a job interview i would avoid using it...
does it help?
take care,
Elodie
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13 Jul 2010
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ueslteacher
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Elodie is right. It �s absolutely acceptable whenever you use informal style. Cheers, Sophia |
13 Jul 2010
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maali87
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You can use it in informal style not in essays or reports |
13 Jul 2010
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Jayho
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Hi Blunderbuster
You will find it commonly used both formally and informally however many grammarians recommend that it not be used formally and that words such as In addition, Furthermore etc be used instead.
I accept it based on the situation and the level of the student. For example, I accept it for a beginner essay writer who will then use it as a stepping stone to the other words. I don�t accept it for a business person with advanced English who needs to master writing formal business proposals.
Cheers
Jayho
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14 Jul 2010
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