I have noticed that many professionals are now starting their sentences with 'So.' For example, "So, I would like to state..." Actually, starting sentences with a conjunction is not grammatically correct. What do you think? Check out this post: http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today...mber_265348014
From India, Khopoli
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So is used to add two sentences because so is a conjunction.
From India, Kumbakonam
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From India, Kumbakonam
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Yes, that's exactly why it should not be used at the beginning of a sentence. As (Cite Contribution) rightly pointed out, it has become a pseudo-style statement. In our public speaking classes, we call "So" the new "Um..."
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So Far, So Good!
I am surprised that there are no voices of dissent!
So, should I conclude that people no longer value good literature or the versatility of the English language?
So, should we restrict our thinking and knowledge to the fact that "So" is just a conjunction?
So, it implies no one has heard of "so" being used as an adverb, as in: "I am not so good as Sachin"; "I am so glad to see you"; "She was so angry..."; "I do hope so..." etc.
So, let us put this argument to rest.
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From India, Delhi
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I am surprised that there are no voices of dissent!
So, should I conclude that people no longer value good literature or the versatility of the English language?
So, should we restrict our thinking and knowledge to the fact that "So" is just a conjunction?
So, it implies no one has heard of "so" being used as an adverb, as in: "I am not so good as Sachin"; "I am so glad to see you"; "She was so angry..."; "I do hope so..." etc.
So, let us put this argument to rest.
Warm regards.
From India, Delhi
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Additional Information on "So"
- Used for starting a statement in a conversation (SPOKEN)
a. Used for continuing a conversation, especially for starting a new subject or starting to ask a question
So, let's get down to business.
So, what do you suggest we do next?
b. Used for introducing a question in order to make sure that what you have heard or noticed is correct
So, you've finally decided to come with us?
Source: so - definition of so by Macmillan Dictionary
One may like to go through the link posted above. It is not wrong grammar to start a sentence with "so"; however, the correctness depends on the usage.
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From India, Delhi
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- Used for starting a statement in a conversation (SPOKEN)
a. Used for continuing a conversation, especially for starting a new subject or starting to ask a question
So, let's get down to business.
So, what do you suggest we do next?
b. Used for introducing a question in order to make sure that what you have heard or noticed is correct
So, you've finally decided to come with us?
Source: so - definition of so by Macmillan Dictionary
One may like to go through the link posted above. It is not wrong grammar to start a sentence with "so"; however, the correctness depends on the usage.
Warm regards.
From India, Delhi
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If I recall, I have used sentences starting with 'So.' Hence, as is my habit, I searched the web and found this link: http://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/2...a-conjunction/. Based on the above, decide for yourself whether you want to use it or not.
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Regards,
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