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Is it okay to omit the subject and start the sentence with a verb while you're speaking?

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Rebecca

In some cases, it is okay, yes! Here the subject is implied. The complete phrase would be "I guess". But it's so common that people just omit the word "I". This happens in informal situations. Another phrase where this happens is with "I may as well", which becomes "may as well". Sentences that are commands or instructions usually start with a verb. These are called imperative sentences! Ex: Guess I'll just go home. Ex: May as well clean up while I have time! Ex: Come get dinner!

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