''And'',"But'', ''or'' is usually used to join two sentences. So, is it correct grammar if we use these words in the beginning of the sentence ?
EG: The influential people erect such statues in their memories. But with the passing of time they would be in ruins.
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As suggested above by the student Isra Shaikh, it is not common to start a sentence with the words 'and', 'but' & 'or', and doing so is considered to be grammatically incorrect in formal situations. In informal speech, these rules are usually not followed. However there are exceptions.
For example,
In formal speech, old English, taken from the Bible:
"And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)"
The same goes for the usage of the word 'but' in the beginning of a sentence. A suitable solution for this, is by starting the sentence with the word 'however' or by reframing the sentence.
For example,
He went to the shop. But it was closed. - He went to the shop. However, he found it closed (or) He went to the shop and found it closed.
It is more uncommon to find a sentence that starts with Or. As suggested before, this can only be used in informal settings.
For example,
Consider this conversation
Mike: I could watch TV or go see a movie or just stay at home and play computer games or...
David: Or you could just stop talking and get back to your studies!
Regards
As suggested above by the student Isra Shaikh, it is not common to start a sentence with the words 'and', 'but' & 'or', and doing so is considered to be grammatically incorrect in formal situations. In informal speech, these rules are usually not followed. However there are exceptions.
For example,
In formal speech, old English, taken from the Bible:
"And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)"
The same goes for the usage of the word 'but' in the beginning of a sentence. A suitable solution for this, is by starting the sentence with the word 'however' or by reframing the sentence.
For example,
He went to the shop. But it was closed. - He went to the shop. However, he found it closed (or) He went to the shop and found it closed.
It is more uncommon to find a sentence that starts with Or. As suggested before, this can only be used in informal settings.
For example,
Consider this conversation
Mike: I could watch TV or go see a movie or just stay at home and play computer games or...
David: Or you could just stop talking and get back to your studies!
Regards