Starting a Sentence with ‘Because’

Starting a sentence with “Because” Is it OK to start a sentence with the word ‘Because’? Have you ever heard a teacher say that is isn’t?

Starting a sentence with “Because” It’s perfectly fine to start a sentence with ‘Because’. However, you have to be careful!!

Starting a sentence with “Because” The word ‘Because’ is a conjunction—a subordinating conjunction. Whenever you start a sentence with a subordinating conjunction like ‘Because’, you must take special care!

Starting a sentence with “Because” Which one is the correct sentence? -Because the best way to catch fish is with worms. -Because the best way to catch fish is with worms, I made sure to bring plenty of worms with me on my trip to the lake.

Starting a sentence with “Because” Of course, the second sentence is correct. The reason— A sentence must have THREE characteristics to be a COMLETE SENTENCE.

Starting a sentence with “Because” A complete sentence has – A subject A verb An idea

Starting a sentence with “Because” Even a single word can be a sentence. For example, if I looked at you and said “Jump!” Subject—You Verb – Jump Idea -- **BOING**

Starting a sentence with “Because” Keep this rule in mind— If you start a sentence with ‘Because’, make sure there is a comma at the end of that clause (the dependent clause).

Starting a sentence with “Because” Because I was late. (NO) Because I was late, I couldn’t stop for coffee. (YES)

Starting a sentence with “Because” In today’s writing, keep this point in mind!!