Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
The use of "So," at the start of a sentence
Is the use of "So,..." at the start of a sentence correct grammar?
Example:
So, the statistics show that women are smarter than men.
Example:
So, the statistics show that women are smarter than men.
Top answer
Yes, "so" is a valid conjunction. However, this word seems to be used to excess today, and I really get annoyed by someone who puts so in front of every other sentence they speak. " These act like conversational crutches; some people cannot carry on a conversation without using them at every step.
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Yes, "so" is a valid conjunction.
However, this word seems to be used to excess today, and I really get annoyed by someone who puts so in front of every other sentence they speak. Other annoying verbalisms that are popular today are "you know" and "like." These act like conversational crutches; some people cannot carry on a conversation without using them at every
However, this word seems to be used to excess today, and I really get annoyed by someone who puts so in front of every other sentence they speak. Other annoying verbalisms that are popular today are "you know" and "like." These act like conversational crutches; some people cannot carry on a conversation without using them at every
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