Question on English Language to British Members

Evolution isn't about advancement But seriously, we spell all kinds of things 'improperly' according to x number of centuries ago.

Because language is complex, teachers often simplify with easy to remember 'rules of thumb' which are technically not true, but are 'good enough'.It is perfectly acceptable to start a sentence with 'Because', as in the above sentence. The rule is formulated to help avoid a certain trap. Because it's an easy trap to fall into. It is much easier to say 'avoid starting sentences with 'Because'' with a view to the student eventually learning why this is the case and learning when one can correctly start a sentence this way.It is tricky to explain independent clauses and dependent clauses to someone and that if you use a dependent clause in a sentence, there needs to be an independent clause for it to make sense."Because I don't like the rule."
"Although the rule is arbitrary."The sentences start with dependent clauses and they need something else to make sense."Because I don't like the rule, I often break it."
"Although the rule is arbitrary, it has its uses."

Have you tried tuning into American 'news' shows? I hear Fox is particularly adept at it.

Glottal stop. Or maybe that should be glo'al stop!Edited by Modulous, : No reason given.