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To: married21
Grammar myths #1: is it wrong to end a sentence with a preposition?

"In fact, there are four main types of situation in which it is more natural to end a sentence or clause with a preposition:

passive structures (she enjoys being fussed over)

relative clauses (they must be convinced of the commitment that they are taking on)

infinitive structures (Tom had no-one to play with)

questions beginning with who, where, what, etc. (what music are you interested in?)"

16 posted on 11/07/2015 8:44:12 AM PST by P.O.E. (Pray for America)
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To: P.O.E.

Thank you. That was a really helpful guide about prepositions.


18 posted on 11/07/2015 8:49:40 AM PST by married21 ( As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.)
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To: P.O.E.

What’s the old joke? An intellectual calls out someone who finished a sentence, ‘Where’s the dog at?’

“Sir, we from Harvard never end a sentence with a preposition”.

‘Excuse me sir. I’ll rephrase. Where’s the dog at, A-hole!’


37 posted on 11/07/2015 8:49:34 PM PST by Rebelbase
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To: P.O.E.

thanks


40 posted on 11/08/2015 1:11:48 AM PST by SteveH
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