When should we capitalize the beginning of a quotation?
May 2, 2023 · Basically, I am somewhat confused when a quotation should be capitalized. My understanding is that if a) one quotes the full original sentence and b) this quotation is set off by a …
What is the difference between the nouns start and beginning?
Dec 12, 2014 · The period will start in 15 minutes. vs I can barely remember the beginning of the period. Start has the sense of being a fixed point in time, while beginning could possibly refer to any time …
When do we need to put a comma after "so" at the beginning of a …
Jun 19, 2011 · The comma looks too accidental and unpolished. So again, the best simple rule-of-thumb is to avoid comma-after-so (indeed comma after any FANBOYS) at the beginning of a sentence, …
conjunctions - Can I use "but" at the beginning of a sentence ...
Jan 19, 2015 · For a while, using but to start a sentence was largely frowned upon. But, I think it is possible to use but at the beginning of a sentence, as long as it isn't overused. Am I right?
When should I use "a" versus "an" in front of a word beginning with …
Aug 13, 2010 · 1 I use "an" before a word which I think would start with a vowel in the speech of whoever I'm talking to. For instance, I ordinarily say "an" before "historical", because although I …
word choice - "At the beginning" or "in the beginning"? - English ...
Are both expressions "At the beginning" "In the beginning" valid and equivalent? The first "seems wrong" to me, but it has more Google results.
grammaticality - "Due to" at the beginning of a sentence - English ...
May 24, 2012 · A sentence beginning with and or but will tend to draw attention to itself and its transitional function. Writers should examine such sentences with two questions in mind: (1) would …
Useage of 'This' and 'That' at the beginning of the sentence
Jun 7, 2015 · The word "this" at the beginning of a sentence is invaluable to me. As sometimes it is an inappropriate use of space and time to attempt redundant articulation of something just said the …
Interpreting "Begin at the beginning, the King said, very gravely, and ...
Aug 16, 2022 · Begin at the beginning, the King said, very gravely, and go on till you come to the end: then stop. The "go on in till you come to the end" seems to suggest hard work and determination till …
How to end a letter beginning with "To whom it may concern"
Mar 28, 2012 · How should one end - ie, sign-off - a letter that begins with "To whom it may concern"?