Can you start a sentence with As?
Yes.
If you have a sentence in mind, please post it and we'll be glad to comment on it.
As said by Martin Luther king:" A lie cannot live."
Yes. That's good.
okay thanks Ms.Sue!
Change the colon to a comma, and it'll be perfect!
why wouldn't the colon be acceptable?
The part before the colon is not a complete sentence. It's a dependent (subordinate) clause.
oh I see it now thanks!
You're welcome!
Yes, you can start a sentence with "As." However, it is important to note that starting a sentence with "As" typically introduces a dependent clause, which needs to be followed by an independent clause to form a complete sentence.
Here's an example:
"As the sun started to set, the sky turned a brilliant shade of orange."
In this sentence, the dependent clause "As the sun started to set" is followed by the independent clause "the sky turned a brilliant shade of orange," which gives the complete meaning.
When beginning a sentence with "As," it's helpful to ensure that the structure and meaning of the sentence are clear and logical.