Can you start a sentence with a number?
Yes, it is possible to start a sentence with a number. However, it is generally recommended to spell out numbers at the beginning of a sentence to improve readability. Here’s an example:
“Twenty-five participants attended the conference.”
In this example, the number “25” is spelled out as “twenty-five” to adhere to standard writing conventions.
More Examples:
- “Three days remained until the deadline.”
- “Five hundred dollars was the cost of the new laptop.”
- “Twelve students volunteered for the school cleanup event.”
- “Eighteen people were present at the party.”
In these examples, the numbers are used at the beginning of the sentences to indicate quantities, measurements, or counts.
