Do you put a comma after the word because if it starts off sentence?

You do not put a comma after the word "because" if it starts a sentence.

Here's why:

* "Because" is a subordinating conjunction. It introduces a dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

* Dependent clauses need to be attached to an independent clause. The independent clause provides the main idea of the sentence.

Example:

* Correct: Because it was raining, we decided to stay inside.

* Incorrect: Because, it was raining, we decided to stay inside.

The comma after "because" would incorrectly separate the dependent clause from the independent clause.