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In all series, almost any sentence that ends with as preposition can be rewritten to end without a preposition. Writers who end sentences with prepositions are generally lazy — at least that’s what Grandma taught me.


10 posted on 11/18/2024 8:54:13 AM PST by Labyrinthos
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Grammar test: Who did you say to were taking with.


45 posted on 11/18/2024 9:14:12 AM PST by TexasGator (11)
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