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Would you use a comma after the word also in beginning of sentence?

You generally don't use a comma after "also" at the beginning of a sentence.

Here's why:

* "Also" is an adverb: It modifies the verb or the entire clause, but it doesn't introduce a separate clause.

* Comma use: Commas are used to separate clauses, items in a list, or to set off introductory phrases. "Also" doesn't fit any of these categories.

Example:

* Incorrect: Also, the cat is sleeping on the couch.

* Correct: Also, the cat is sleeping on the couch.

Exception:

If "also" is followed by a parenthetical phrase or a phrase that could be mistakenly read as a separate clause, you might use a comma for clarity.

Example:

* Correct: Also, the cat, which is very fluffy, is sleeping on the couch.

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