Is it wrong to start an English sentence with the word "And"?

Answer 1

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No, it's not. English has seven coordinating conjunctions: "and," "but," "for," "yet," "so," "nor," and "or." When a coordinating conjunction introduces a clause, it is a coordinate clause, which is a type of main clause. Since a coordinate clause is a type of main clause and since a main clause can always stand on its own as a sentence, a coordinating conjunction, like "and," can start a sentence. 

Answer 2

So, why do you think this?

Answer 3

Technically, it is no longer considered incorrect.  It's still fairly poor style, though.  If you are writing informally, it's ok.  If you are submitting an official report or some such thing, starting sentences with any conjunction is best avoided.

Answer 4

And can be used to start a new paragraph, as well

Source(s): Native American english speaker.

Answer 5

It is now acceptable to start a sentence with and, but, and other conjunctions.  

Answer 6

Don't do it in very formal or academic or legal writing.

It's absolutely fine in creative writing.

Answer 7

And it's wrong.

Answer 8

and , no , cant start a sentence with it its bad english , you know what you speak .

Answer 9

It used to be, back in the day when I was in HS the teachers would all tell us it was wrong, but apparently there is no problem with it now.

Answer 10

No .. it is not wrong .. and 'Anonymous' has explained WHY very well.