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[lil]

into,unto,at,on,in and the word forgotten in different ways or when using these in a sentence.

Thanks!

and another question is, can you capitalize because in the beginning of a sentence? why or why not?

Thanks!

[CP]

Because the first word of a sentence should start with a capital letter, it is not only okay but required that you capitalize "because" when you start a sentence with it.
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[lil]

thanks!
so, i could start writing a sentence using because.
eg.
I like the color blue. Because the color blue stands for justice.

Is this okay?

[lil]

OR
I went to the store with my friends. Because its more fun when I am with them.

Is this okay?

[CP]

Well, you can begin a sentence with because, but that doesn't mean you can use a phrase as though it is a sentence.

"I like the color blue" is a sentence. "Because the color blue stands for justice," however, is just a phrase telling why you like the color blue. (I guess it would be an adverbial phrase, but let the official grammarians weigh in on that.)

You could start the sentence with because and combine the two:

"Because it stands for justice, I like the color blue" or "Because the color blue stands for justice, I like it."

I hope that clears up the confusion I seem to have caused.
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[lil]

another eg.


1. I like to drink water. Because its purified and healthy.
-not a phrase?

2. I like to drink water. Because it is a sign that our sins are washed away.
-a phrase?

as long that there is no phrase when starting with the word "because" is okay? Is this right?

[CP]

No. You keep writing phrases beginning with because as though they are sentences. They are not sentences. See my examples and reread my posts. You can start a sentence with because, but it has to be a full sentence, not just a phrase.
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[lil]

oh! I get it now! THANK YOU for responding generously! I really understand it now. I did learned something from you. Thank you!

[lil]

Can you help me with into and unto?

I will try to make some sentences. and please tell me if my sentence is correct using into and unto. Could you explain to me how to use into and unto correctly,please.

1.
a) Because she was into it, she got an A for her math course.

b) The boy went dive into the valley to find the treasure for himself only.

2.
a) Because he was so infinite unto the volleyball game, the man make up his mind to join their game.

b) I want to make something beautiful unto this business plan.

Please,help me with this?