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So here I am, editing a paper in the wee hours of the morning. Suddenly, I couldn't resist.
I saw a sentence beginning with "however." I didn't think there was anything inherently wrong with that. I've written sentences like that for many, many years.
I had this boss, however, who never failed to edit my "however" positioning in EVERY document that I wrote.
So I ask: is it wrong to start a sentence with "however"?
This site says no. http://dianahacker.com/writersref/subpages_language/however.html
That's that. My conscience is clear.
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Well awareness is the first step. I think not a lot of people listen to themselves. As a result, they're not aware that they have pet words and phrases that are best shelved.
ReplyDeleteIsn't 'in fairness' a bading expression? ;-) It sounds very Kris Aquino to me. hehehe